Full Idea
God has given me assurance enough of the existence of things without me.
Clarification
'Without' here means 'outside'
Gist of Idea
God assures me of the existence of external things
Source
John Locke (Essay Conc Human Understanding (2nd Ed) [1694], 4.11.03)
Book Reference
Locke,John: 'Essay Concerning Human Understanding', ed/tr. Nidditch,P.H. [OUP 1979], p.631
A Reaction
Is Locke committing a similar crime to Descartes? Descartes was circular about what is 'clear and distinct'. Locke uses inner existence to prove God, who is then rich enough at act as guarantor for what is external. Not circular. Over-reaching.