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Christs miracles delivered in a sermon. By Arthur Dent, preacher of the word of…Christes miracles deliuered in a sermon. By Arthvr Dent, preacher of the word of…
Christs miracles delivered in a sermon. By Arthur Dent, preacher of the word of God, at South-Shoobery in Essex.Christes miracles deliuered in a sermon. By Arthvr Dent, preacher of the word of God, at South-Shoobery in Essex.
London: printed by G. Eld for John Wright, 1608London: printed by G. Eld for Iohn Wright, 1608
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Now therefore it remaineth to speak of the power of Satan.
Now therfore it remaineth to speake of the power of Sathan.
Certain it is, and we are to believe it by faith, that the power of Satan is not equal to the power of GOD: it is not so strong, so large, and so wide: it is every way infinitely less; there is no comparison between that which is infinite and that which is finite. If we compare it with good Angels, it will be less then some, and greater then other some, as afterward we shall more plainly see: but if we compare it with the power of man, it is far greater every way: but yet we must know that is a finite and natural power, not supernatural; for then none could be saved: it is mighty, but yet not Almighty: but that we may better conceive of it: let us lee wherein it lieth.
Certaine it is, and wee are to beléeue it by faith, that the power of Sathan is not equall to the power of GOD: it is not so strong, so large, and so wide: it is euery way infinitly lesse; there is no comparison betwéene that which is infinite and that which is finite. If wée compare it with good Angels, it will be lesse then some, and greater then other some, as afterward we shall more plainely sée: but if wee compare it with the power of man, it is farre greater euery way: but yet wee must know that is a finite and naturall power, not supernaturall; for then none could bee saued: it is mightie, but yet not Almightie: but that we may better conceiue of it: let vs lée wherein it lyeth.
All the power that Satan hath consisteth in two points: First in his ⟨image 18⟩knowledge or understanding. Secondly, in his deed, action, or work. For according as a mans knowledge is, such is his deed: so is Satan's: as his knowledge is great, so also his work great. For his knowledge it is to be considered whence it ariseth, and how he cometh by it, so shall we better judge of the greatness thereof. He hath his knowledge by these means that follow.