In Berkeley's view, what role does God play in perception?

In Berkeley's philosophy, particularly as articulated in his doctrine of immaterialism, he posits that objects only exist to the extent that they are perceived. This leads to the conclusion that for perception to have any consistent meaning, there must be a perceiving being that ensures the continuity and existence of objects, even when they are not directly perceived by humans. Berkeley argues that God plays a crucial role in this process, as God is constantly perceiving everything and thus guarantees that objects do not vanish when they are not being observed by human beings. By affirming that God perceives on behalf of all humans, Berkeley resolves the issue of how objects maintain existence independently of human perception. This divine perception underpins Berkeley's assertion that our sensory experiences are not merely subjective but are grounded in the eternal and omnipresent awareness of God.