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actual infinite division is no greater in the case of matter 
than in the case of space ; and we are compelled to affirm 
this in space. Wherefore I did not talk nonsense about the 
table. If there is matter, its ultimate atoms can be nothing 
but zero masses, each occupying a zero vacuum of space, 
which masses, having no parts, can be constituted by no 
internal forces of cohesion. 
In conclusion, I venture to defy the Materialist to deduce 
any experimental or logical demonstration of the existence of 
his matter the seat of force, or bring proof of it beyond his 
own unsupported assertion. In these notions there is 
nothing new ; nor am I aware that their adoption can make 
any change in the habits or symbols of our scientific thought, 
except only with reference to the greatest topic in philosophy, 
the cause of the Universe. I think that I have cleared 
abundant room for this observation : that, while it is con- 
fessedly difficult for the Theist to prove, by a merely intellec- 
tual process, the existence of his God, — it is not a whit less 
difficult for the Materialist to prove, by any process whatever, 
the existence of his matter. 
