(5) But fifthly, we will still be more obliging to this Atheist, and grant him his petition, That Nature may bring forth the young Infants vitally into the World. Let us see now what Sustenance, what Nurses he hath provided for them. If we consider the present Constitution of Nature; we must affirm, that most Species must have been lost for want of fostering and feeding. 'Tis a great mistake, that Man only comes weak and help∣less into the world: whereas 'tis apparent, that ex∣cepting Fish and Insects (and not all of them nei∣ther) there are very few or no Creatures, that can provide for themselves at first without the assistance of Parents. So that unless they suppose Mother Earth to be a great Animal, and to have nurtured up her young Off-spring with a conscious Tenderness and providential Care; there is no possible help for it, but they must have been doubly starved both with hunger and cold.(6) But sixthly, we will be yet more civil to this Atheist, and forgive him this Difficulty also. Let us suppose the first Animals maintain'd them∣selves with food, though we cannot tell how. But then what security hath he made for the Preservati∣on of Humane Race from the Jaws of ravenous Beasts? The Divine Writers have acquainted us, that God at the beginning gave Mankind. Dominion0