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¹13 Those things which the Scripture teacheth concerning devils tend in a manner wholly to this end, that we be circumspect to prevent their subtlety, §1and engines: & also that we may furnish our §2selves with such weapons, as are strong and firm enough to beat back most mighty enemies. For seeing Satan is called the God^* and prince of this world^*, the spirit which hath power of the air, a roaring lion^*, &c. These descriptions tend to this end that we may use circumspection: that when we know the power of our enemy, and are on the §1other side not ignorant of our own weakness, we §2may fly to God for help, that we may attempt nothing without trusting to him.

¹13 Those things which the Scripture teacheth concerning deuils tende in a manner wholy to this ende, that we be circumspect to preuent their subtiltie, §1and engines: & also that we may furnish our §2selues with such weapons, as are strong and firme enough to beate backe most mightie enemies. For seeing Sathan is called the God^* and prince of this world^*, the spirit which hath power of the ayre, a roaring lyon^*, &c. These descriptions tende to this ende that we may vse circumspection: that when we knowe the power of our enemie, and are on the