Let me observe, in passing, that M.
de Luc, of whose opinions our author expresses much approbation, thinks
that he proves, from the express words and tenor of the Mosaic history,
that the present earth was at the bottom of the sea not many years ago,
and that the former earth had then disappeared.
But, what does our author propose to himself, in refusing to admit my
view of the operations which are daily transacting upon the surface of
this earth, where there is nothing dark or in the least mysterious, as
there may be in the mineral regions? Does he mean to say, that it is not
the purpose of this world to provide soil for plants to grow in? Does
he suppose that this soil is not moveable with the running water of the
surface? and, Does he think that it is not necessary to replace that
soil which is removed? This is all that I required in that constitution
of the world which he has thus attacked; and I wish that he or any
person would point out, in what respect I had demanded any thing
unreasonable, or any thing that is not actually to be observed every
day.
Thus I have endeavoured to show, that our author has attacked my theory
in a part where I believe it must be thought invulnerable; but this is
only, I presume, in order that he may make an attack with more advantage
upon another part, viz.
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