latter times, is sufficient to descry the difference betwixt the state of ignorant Superstition, and the clear light of the Gospel.” And whosoever shall seriously read and consider that little Piece that was printed some few years since, though written long ago, and by some (that pretend to no small share of Learning) cryed up exceedingly for a most convincing Relation, to prove the Existence of Spirits, called, _The Devil of Mascon_, may easily gather, that if the thing were truly related, as to the matter of fact, that it must needs be some Creature of a middle Nature, and no evil Spirit, both because it was such a sportful and mannerly Creature, that it would leave them, and not disturb them at their devotions; as also (as far as I remember, for I have not the Book by me) because it denied that it was a Devil, and professed that it hoped to be saved by Christ. [Sidenote: _Argum. 4._] [Sidenote: Joh. 15. 15.] [Sidenote: Act. 20. 27.] [Sidenote: 2 Tim. 3. 15, 16, 17.] [Sidenote: Eph. 6. 11, 12, 13.] [Sidenote: 2 Cor. 2. 11.] [Sidenote: 2 Pet. 1. 19.] [Sidenote: Luk. 16. 29, 30, 31.] [Sidenote: _Sup. Gen. ad lit._ _l._ 2.] [Sidenote: Isa. 8. 19, 20.] 4. That the Scriptures contain in them all things necessary to Salvation, is so clear a truth, that none but those that are wilfully blind can deny it; for Christ taught his Disciples _all things that he had learned of the Father_, and the Father sending him to be the Saviour of the World, and to preach the Gospel of eternal Salvation, was not defective in declaring all things that were necessary to accomplish the work and end, for which he was sent forth of the Father. And the glorious Apostle St. _Paul_ tells the Disciples and Brethren, _That he had not shunned to declare unto them all the counsel of God_, which must of necessity be abundantly sufficient for their Salvations. And he telleth _Timothy_, _That he had known the Scriptures from a child, which were able to make him wise unto salvation. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works._ Nay the Woman of _Samaria_ had so much knowledge and faith, that she believed _that when the Messias was come, he would tell them all things_. Now to the obtaining of Salvation, there is nothing more necessary than to know what enemies men have to fight against in their Christian Warfare, which the Apostle tells in these words: _For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against Spiritual wickedness in high places: Wherefore they are to take unto them the whole armor of God_, πανοπλίαν τοῦ Θεοῦ, _that they may be able to stand against the wiles of the Devil_, μεθοδείας τοῦ διαβόλου: and that made the Apostle say in another place, _We are not ignorant of his devices or crafts_, νοήματα.