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Precious Remedies against Satan's Devices

PRECIOUS REMEDIES AGAINST SATANS Devices. OR, Salve for Believers and Unbelievers Sores. Being a Companion for those that are in Christ, or out of Christ; That are high, or low, learned, or illiterate, staggering, or wandering; That slight, or neglect Ordinances, under a pretence of living above them; That are growing (in spirituals) or decaying; That are Tempted, or Deserted, afflicted, or Opposed; That have Assurance, or that want Assurance; That are Self-seekers, or the Common-wealths Caterpillars; That are in love sweetly united, or that yet have their spirits too much embittered, &c. By THOMAS BROOKS, a willing Servant unto God, and the faith of his people, in the glorious Gospel of Christ, at Margarets Fish-street hill. The Second Edition Corrected and Enlarged.Put on the whole Armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the Wiles of the Devil. Ephes. 6. 11.But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this Doctrine, and which have not known the Depths of Satan, as they spake, I will put upon you no other burden, but that which you have already, hold fast till I come, Rev. 2. 24, 25.LONDON: Printed by M. Simmons, for John Hancock at the first shop in Popes-head Alley, next to Corn-hill. 1653.PRECIOUS REMEDIES AGAINST SATANS Devices. OR, Salve for Believers and Ʋnbelievers Sores. Being a Companion for those that are in Christ, or out of Christ; That are high, or low, learned, or illiterate, staggering, or wandering; That slight, or neglect Ordinances, under a pretence of living above them; That are growing (in spiritualls) or decaying; That are Tempted, or Deserted, afflicted, or Opposed; That have Assurance, or that want Assurance; That are Self-seekers, or the Common-wealths Caterpillars; That are in love sweetly united, or that yet have their spirits too much imbittered, &c. By THOMAS BROOKES, a willing Servant unto God, and the faith of his people, in the glorious Gospel of Christ, at Margarets Fish-street hill. The Second Edition Corrected and Enlarged.Put on the whole Armour of God, that yee may be able to stand against the Wiles of the Devil. Ephes. 6. 11.But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this Doctrine, and which have not knowne the Depths of Satan, as they spake, I will put upon you no other burthen, but that which you have already, hold fast till I come, Rev. 2. 24, 25.LONDON: Printed by M. Simmons, for John Hancock at the first shop in Popes-head Alley, next to Corn-hill. 1653.Title page, as transcribed: PRECIOUS REMEDIES AGAINST SATANS Devices. OR, Salve for Believers and Unbelievers Sores. Being a Companion for those that are in Christ, or out of Christ; That are high, or low, learned, or illiterate, staggering, or wandering; That slight, or neglect Ordinances, under a pretence of living above them; That are growing (in spirituals) or decaying; That are Tempted, or Deserted, afflicted, or Opposed; That have Assurance, or that want Assurance; That are Self-seekers, or the Common-wealths Caterpillars; That are in love sweetly united, or that yet have their spirits too much embittered, &c. By THOMAS BROOKS, a willing Servant unto God, and the faith of his people, in the glorious Gospel of Christ, at Margarets Fish-street hill. The Second Edition Corrected and Enlarged. — Put on the whole Armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the Wiles of the Devil. Ephes. 6. 11. — But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this Doctrine, and which have not known the Depths of Satan, as they spake, I will put upon you no other burden, but that which you have already, hold fast till I come, Rev. 2. 24, 25. — LONDON: Printed by M. Simmons, for John Hancock at the first shop in Popes-head Alley, next to Corn-hill. 1653.PRECIOUS REMEDIES AGAINST SATANS Devices. OR, Salve for Believers and Ʋnbelievers Sores. Being a Companion for those that are in Christ, or out of Christ; That are high, or low, learned, or illiterate, staggering, or wandering; That slight, or neglect Ordinances, under a pretence of living above them; That are growing (in spiritualls) or decaying; That are Tempted, or Deserted, afflicted, or Opposed; That have Assurance, or that want Assurance; That are Self-seekers, or the Common-wealths Caterpillars; That are in love sweetly united, or that yet have their spirits too much imbittered, &c. By THOMAS BROOKES, a willing Servant unto God, and the faith of his people, in the glorious Gospel of Christ, at Margarets Fish-street hill. The Second Edition Corrected and Enlarged. — Put on the whole Armour of God, that yee may be able to stand against the Wiles of the Devil. Ephes. 6. 11. — But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this Doctrine, and which have not knowne the Depths of Satan, as they spake, I will put upon you no other burthen, but that which you have already, hold fast till I come, Rev. 2. 24, 25. — LONDON: Printed by M. Simmons, for John Hancock at the first shop in Popes-head Alley, next to Corn-hill. 1653.

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Precious Remedies against Satan's Devices

Precious remedies against Satan's devices or, salve for believers and unbelievers sores. Being a companion for those that are in Christ, or out of Christ; that are high, or low, learned, or illiterate, staggering, or wandering; that slight, or neglect ordinances, under a pretence of living above them; that are growing (in spirituals) or decaying; that are tempted, or deserted, afflicted, or opposed; that have assurance, or that want assurance; that are self-seekers, or the common-wealths caterpillars; that are in love sweetly united, or that yet have their spirits too much embittered, &c. By Thomas Brooks, a willing servant unto God, and the faith of his people, in the glorious gospel of Christ, at Margarets fish-street hill.Precious remedies against Satans devices or, salve for believers and unbelievers sores. Being a companion for those that are in Christ, or out of Christ; that are high, or low, learned, or illiterate, staggering, or wandering; that slight, or neglect ordinances, under a pretence of living above them; that are growing (in spiritualls) or decaying; that are tempted, or deserted, afflicted, or opposed; that have assurance, or that want assurance; that are self-seekers, or the common-wealths caterpillars; that are in love sweetly united, or that yet have their spirits too much imbittered, &c. By Thomas Brookes, a willing servant unto God, and the faith of his people, in the glorious gospel of Christ, at Margarets fish-street hill.

Thomas Brooks 1608–1680

London: printed by M. Simmons for John Hancock, 1653

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DedicationTHE EPISTLE Dedicatory. TO HIS Most Dear and Precious Ones, The Sons and Daughters of the most High God, over whom the holy Ghost hath made him a Watchman.THE EPISTLE Dedicatorie. TO HIS Most Dear and Precious Ones, The Sons and Daughters of the most High God, over whom the holy Ghost hath made him a Watchman.20
To the readerA WORD TO THE READER.10
PRECIOUS REMEDIES AGAINST SATANS Devices.pp. 123136
Now the Remedies against this Device of the Devil, are these.pp. 9–157
Now the Remedies against this Device of Satan are these.pp. 15–217
Now the Remedies against this device of Satan are these.pp. 21–3311
Now the Remedies against this Device of the Devil are these that fo…Now the Remedies against this Device of the Devil are these that follow.pp. 33–408

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Now the Remedies against this Device of Satan are these.

pp. 41–49

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Now the Remedies against this device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 49–6515

Now the Remedies against this Device are these that follow.pp. 66–748

Now the Remedies against this Device of Satan, are these that follow.pp. 75–8813

Now the Remedies against this device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 88–10419

Now the Remedies against this Device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 104–1086

Now the general Remedies against this Device of Satan are these th…Now the generall Remedies against this Device of Satan are these th…Now the general Remedies against this Device of Satan are these that follow.Now the generall Remedies against this Device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 109–12011

Now the Remedies against this device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 120–1235

The second thing to be showed is, the several Devices that Satan h…The second thing to be shewed is, the severall Devices that Satan h…The second thing to be showed is, the several Devices that Satan hath (as to draw souls to sin, so) to keep souls from holy duties, to hinder souls in ho…The second thing to be shewed is, the severall Devices that Satan hath (as to draw soules to sin, so) to keep soules from holy duties, to hinder soules in ho…pp. 124–19480

The first device that Satan hath to draw souls from holy duties, a…The first device that Satan hath to draw soules from holy duties, a…The first device that Satan hath to draw souls from holy duties, and to keep them off from religious services is,The first device that Satan hath to draw soules from holy duties, and to keep them off from religious services is,pp. 124–1262

Now the Remedies against this device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 126–14113

The second Device that Satan hath to draw souls from holy duties,…The second Device that Satan hath to draw soules from holy duties,…The second Device that Satan hath to draw souls from holy duties, and to keep them off from religious services, is,The second Device that Satan hath to draw soules from holy duties, and to keepe them off from religious services, is,pp. 141–1422

Now the Remedies against this device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 142–1527

The third Device that Satan hath to hinder souls from holy and hea…The third Device that Satan hath to hinder soules from holy and hea…The third Device that Satan hath to hinder souls from holy and heavenly services, from gracious, and religious performances, is,The third Device that Satan hath to hinder soules from holy and heavenly services, from gracious, and religious performances, is,pp. 1522

Now the remedies against this Device are these that follow.pp. 153–1577

The fourth Device that Satan hath to keep souls off from holy exer…The fourth Device that Satan hath to keep soules off from holy exer…The fourth Device that Satan hath to keep souls off from holy exercises, from religious services, is,The fourth Device that Satan hath to keep soules off from holy exercises, from religious services, is,pp. 1602

Now the Remedies against this device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 161–1687

The fifth Device that Satan hath to draw souls off from religious…The fifth Device that Satan hath to draw soules off from religious…The fifth Device that Satan hath to draw souls off from religious services, and to keep souls off from holy duties, and heavenly performances, is,The fifth Device that Satan hath to draw soules off from religious services, and to keep soules off from holy duties, and heavenly performances, is,pp. 1692

Now the Remedies against this device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 170–1789

The sixth Device that Satan hath to keep souls off from religious…The sixth Device that Satan hath to keepe soules off from religious…The sixth Device that Satan hath to keep souls off from religious services, is,The sixth Device that Satan hath to keepe soules off from religious services, is,pp. 1782

Now the remedies against this Device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 179–1814

The seventh Device that Satan hath to keep souls from holy and he…The seventh Device that Satan hath to keepe soules from holy and he…The seventh Device that Satan hath to keep souls from holy and heavenly services, is,The seventh Device that Satan hath to keepe soules from holy and heavenly services, is,pp. 182–1832

Now the Remedies against this device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 183–1899

The eighth Device that Satan hath to keep souls from religious see…The eighth Device that Satan hath to keepe soules from religious se…The eighth Device that Satan hath to keep souls from religious services, from holy performances, is,The eighth Device that Satan hath to keepe soules from religious services, from holy performances, is,pp. 1902

Now the Remedies against this device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 191–1945

The third thing to be showed, is the several Devices that Satan ha…The third thing to be shewed, is the severall Devices that Satan ha…The third thing to be showed, is the several Devices that Satan hath to keep souls in a sad, doubting, questioning, and uncomfortable condition.The third thing to be shewed, is the severall Devices that Satan hath to keep souls in a sad, doubting, questioning, and uncomfortable condition.pp. 195–263111

The first Device that Satan hath to keep souls in a sad, doubting,…The first Device that Satan hath to keepe souls in a sad, doubting,…The first Device that Satan hath to keep souls in a sad, doubting, and questioning condition, and so making their life a hell, is,The first Device that Satan hath to keepe souls in a sad, doubting, and questioning condition, and so making their life a hell, is,pp. 1962

Now the first Remedy against this device of Satan, is,Now the first Remedie against this device of Satan, is,pp. 197–2049

The second Device that Satan hath to keep souls in a sad, doubting,…The second Device that Satan hath to keep souls in a sad, doubting, and questioning condition, is,pp. 205–2065

Now the Remedies against this device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 207–21111

The third Device that Satan hath to keep the soul in a sad, doubti…The third Device that Satan hath to keepe the soul in a sad, doubti…The third Device that Satan hath to keep the soul in a sad, doubting, and questioning condition, is,The third Device that Satan hath to keepe the soul in a sad, doubting, and questioning condition, is,pp. 211–2122

Now the remedies against this Device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 212–2168

The fourth Device that Satan hath to keep the soul in a sad, doubt…The fourth Device that Satan hath to keep the soule in a sad, doubt…The fourth Device that Satan hath to keep the soul in a sad, doubting, & questioning condition, is,The fourth Device that Satan hath to keep the soule in a sad, doubting, & questioning condition, is,pp. 2172

Now the Remedies against this device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 218–23022

The fifth Device that Satan hath to keep souls in a sad, doubting…The fifth Device that Satan hath to keepe soules in a sad, doubting…The fifth Device that Satan hath to keep souls in a sad, doubting, and questioning condition, is,The fifth Device that Satan hath to keepe soules in a sad, doubting, and questioning condition, is,pp. 230–23711

The Sixth Device that Satan hath to keep a poor soul in a sad, dou…The Sixth Device that Satan hath to keep a poor soule in a sad, dou…The Sixth Device that Satan hath to keep a poor soul in a sad, doubting, and questioning condition, is,The Sixth Device that Satan hath to keep a poor soule in a sad, doubting, and questioning condition, is,pp. 2382

Now the Remedies against this device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 239–2437

The seventh Device that Satan hath to keep souls in a doubting and…The seventh Device that Satan hath to keep souls in a doubting and questioning condition, is,pp. 244–2453

Now the Remedies against this device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 246–2538

The eighth Device that Satan hath to keep souls in a doubting, an…The eighth Device that Satan hath to keepe soules in a doubting, an…The eighth Device that Satan hath to keep souls in a doubting, and questioning condition, is,The eighth Device that Satan hath to keepe soules in a doubting, and questioning condition, is,pp. 253–2542

Now the remedies against this Device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 254–26314

The fourth thing to be showed, is, the several ways and devices t…The fourth thing to be shewed, is, the severall wayes and devices t…The fourth thing to be showed, is, the several ways and devices that Satan hath to destroy and ensnare all sorts and ranks of men in the world.The fourth thing to be shewed, is, the severall wayes and devices that Satan hath to destroy and ensnare all sorts and rankes of men in the world.pp. 264–347118

His first Device to destroy the great, and honourable of the earth,…His first Device to destroy the great, and honourable of the earth, is,pp. 264–2652

Now the Remedies against this Device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 265–27612

The second Device that Satan hath to ensnare, and destroy the great…The second Device that Satan hath to ensnare, and destroy the great and honourable of the earth, is,pp. 277–2782

Now the Remedies against this device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 278–2847

Secondly, Satan hath his Devices to ensnare and destroy the Learned…Secondly, Satan hath his Devices to ensnare and destroy the Learned and the Wise, and that sometimespp. 284–2852

Now the Remedies against this Device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 285–2906

Thirdly, Satan hath his Devices to destroy the Saints, & one great…Thirdly, Satan hath his Devices to destroy the Saints, & one great Device that he hath to destroy the Saints, is,pp. 290–2912

Now the remedies against this Device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 291–31126

Lastly, as Satan hath his Devices to destroy gracious souls, so he…Lastly, as Satan hath his Devices to destroy gracious soules, so he…Lastly, as Satan hath his Devices to destroy gracious souls, so he hath his devices to destroy poor ignorant souls, and that sometimesLastly, as Satan hath his Devices to destroy gracious soules, so he hath his devices to destroy poore ignorant soules, and that sometimespp. 311–3122

Now the Remedies against this device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 312–3158

The first Proposition or Conclusion I shall lay down is this.The first Proposition or Conclusion I shall lay downe is this.pp. 316–3183

The second Proposition is this.pp. 318–3193

The third Proposition is this.pp. 319–2215

The fourth Proposition is this.pp. 221–3254

The fifth Proposition is this.pp. 3252

The sixth and last Proposition is this.pp. 3262

Now I shall come to the Reasons of the Point, and so draw to a clos…Now I shall come to the Reasons of the Point, and so draw to a close, &c.pp. 327–3306

The use of the Point.pp. 330–34722

AppendixAn Appendix touching five more several Devices that Satan hath to keep poor souls from believing in Christ, from receiving of Christ, from embracing of Chr…An Appendix touching five more severall Devices that Satan hath to keep poor soules from believing in Christ, from receiving of Christ, from embracing of Chr…pp. 349–37856

Now the first Device that Satan hath to keep the soul off from bel…Now the first Device that Satan hath to keep the soule off from bel…Now the first Device that Satan hath to keep the soul off from believing in Christ, from closing with Christ, &c. is,Now the first Device that Satan hath to keep the soule off from believing in Christ, from closing with Christ, &c. is,pp. 349–36319

Now the remedies against this Device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 350–36317

The second Device that Satan hath to keep poor sinners from believe…The second Device that Satan hath to keepe poor sinners from believ…The second Device that Satan hath to keep poor sinners from believing, from closing with a Saviour, is,The second Device that Satan hath to keepe poor sinners from believing, from closing with a Saviour, is,pp. 364–3689

Now the Remedies against this device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 364–3687

The third Device that Satan hath to keep poor sinners from believin…The third Device that Satan hath to keep poor sinners from believing in Christ, from closing with Christ, from resting on Christ, &c. is,pp. 368–37412

Now the remedies against this Device of Satan are these that follow.pp. 369–37410

The fourth Device that Satan hath to keep Christ & a sinner asunder…The fourth Device that Satan hath to keep Christ & a sinner asunder, to keep a poor sinner from believing in Christ, from embracing of Christ, &c. is,The fourth Device that Satan hath to keep Christ & a sinner asunder, to keep a poore sinner from believing in Christ, from embracing of Christ, &c. is,pp. 374–3769

The Remedy against this Device of Satans is briefly to consider th…The Remedie against this Device of Satans is briefly to consider th…The Remedy against this Device of Satans is briefly to consider these few things.The Remedie against this Device of Satans is briefly to consider these few things.pp. 375–3767

The fifth Device that Satan hath to keep a sinner and Christ asund…The fifth Device that Satan hath to keepe a sinner and Christ asund…The fifth Device that Satan hath to keep a sinner and Christ asunder, is,The fifth Device that Satan hath to keepe a sinner and Christ asunder, is,pp. 377–3785

Now the Remedies against this Device of Satan are these.pp. 377–3783

ContentsA TABLE Showing the principal things in this Treatise.A TABLE Shewing the principal things in this Treatise.6

A Catalogue of the Names of several Books printed, and to be sold…A Catalogue of the Names of severall Books printed, and to be sold…A Catalogue of the Names of several Books printed, and to be sold by John Hancock in Popeshead Alley.A Catalogue of the Names of severall Books printed, and to be sold by Iohn Hancocke in Popeshead Alley.21

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Title as printed: Precious remedies against Satan's devices or, salve for believers and unbelievers sores. Being a companion for those that are in Christ, or out of Christ; that are high, or low, learned, or illiterate, staggering, or wandering; that slight, or neglect ordinances, under a pretence of living above them; that are growing (in spirituals) or decaying; that are tempted, or deserted, afflicted, or opposed; that have assurance, or that want assurance; that are self-seekers, or the common-wealths caterpillars; that are in love sweetly united, or that yet have their spirits too much embittered, &c. By Thomas Brooks, a willing servant unto God, and the faith of his people, in the glorious gospel of Christ, at Margarets fish-street hill.Precious remedies against Satans devices or, salve for believers and unbelievers sores. Being a companion for those that are in Christ, or out of Christ; that are high, or low, learned, or illiterate, staggering, or wandering; that slight, or neglect ordinances, under a pretence of living above them; that are growing (in spiritualls) or decaying; that are tempted, or deserted, afflicted, or opposed; that have assurance, or that want assurance; that are self-seekers, or the common-wealths caterpillars; that are in love sweetly united, or that yet have their spirits too much imbittered, &c. By Thomas Brookes, a willing servant unto God, and the faith of his people, in the glorious gospel of Christ, at Margarets fish-street hill.
Author: Thomas Brooks 1608–1680
Place: London
Printer: M. Simmons
Bookseller: John Hancock
Year: 1653
Imprint: London : Printed by M. Simmons, for John Hancock at the first shop in Popes-head Alley, next to Corn-hill, 1653.
Size: [22], 378, [16]
Words: 86,010
Catalogue: Wing B4954
Text: EEBO-TCP A77614
Notes: Includes a twelve page table, an advertisement leaf, and a note from the author concerning errata, at end.
Annotation on Thomason copy: "May. 10".
Reproduction of the original in the British Library.
Licence: CC0 1.0 (TCP transcription); underlying work in the public domain

Transcription: EEBO-TCP A77614