A01979:430

The whole-armour of GodThe vvhole-armor of God

Name: The whole-armour of God
Author: William Gouge

The whole-armour of God: or A Christians spiritual furniture, to keep him safe from all the assaults of Satan First preached, and now the second time published and enlarged for the good of all such as well use it:whereunto is also added a treatise of the sin against the Holy Ghost. By William Gouge B.D. and preacher of Gods Word in Black Fryers London. ...The vvhole-armor of God: or A Christians spiritual furniture, to keepe him safe from all the assaults of Satan First preached, and now the second time published and enlarged for the good of all such as well vse it:whereunto is also added a treatise of the sinne against the Holy Ghost. By VVilliam Gouge B.D. and preacher of Gods Word in Blacke Fryers London. ...

William Gouge 1578–1653London: printed by John Beale, 1619London: printed by Iohn Beale, 1619

[26], 626, [12] p. · 196k words · STC 12123 · ESTC S103304

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THE Whole Armour of GOD. › Treatise 1 › Part 3 › Section 22: §. 22. Of the restraint of Satans power.

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For himself: 1. That he might manifest a difference betwixt his own power, which is infinite, without limits and bounds; and the power of his enemies who oppose themselves against him. Therefore is his power calledⁱ a power of might, as if no other power were mighty but his. 2. That he might show himself to be an absolute Lord and Commander over all creatures, not only those who voluntarily subject themselves to him, but also those^a who obstinately oppose against him.

For himselfe: 1. That hee might manifest a difference betwixt his owne power, which is infinite, without limits and bounds; and the power of his enemies who oppose themselues against him. Therefore is his power calledⁱ a power of might, as if no other power were mightie but his. 2. That hee might shew himselfe to bee an absolute Lord and Commander ouer all creatures, not only those who voluntarily subiect themselues to him, but also those^a who obstinately oppose against him.

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For man, left the Devil should soon devour all mankind, for that he^b seeketh. If he were not restrained, no creature could resist him, and stand before him. As⟨p. 74⟩

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The book

Title as printed

Author

William Gouge 1578–1653

Place

London

Printer

John BealeIohn Beale

Year

1619

Size

[26], 626, [12] p.

Words

195,569

Catalogue

STC 12123 · ESTC S103304

Text

EEBO-TCP A01979

Passages

3,349

Sections

594

Title page

The whole-armour of GodThe vvhole-armor of God

§. 23. Of the place where Satan ruleth.

§. 24. Of the parties over whom Satan ruleth.

§. 24. Of the parties ouer whom Satan ruleth.

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Westminster Assembly24

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§. 23. Of the place where Satan ruleth.

§. 24. Of the parties over whom Satan ruleth.

§. 24. Of the parties ouer whom Satan ruleth.

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