[Gutenberg 61249] • Dæmonologia Sacra; or, A Treatise of Satan's Temptations / In Three Parts

This is a classic Puritan work describing the devious and deceitful methods which Satan employs to ensnare believers. As Peter Lewis says in Genius of Puritanism (also published by SDG), the Puritans knew their worst enemy better than most people know their best friend. They took seriously the admonition that that we are not to be ignorant of his devices. Gilpin, a non-conformist, vicar of Greystoke in Cumberland, England, deals meticulously with the malice of Satan, the power of Satan, the knowledge of Satan, the cruelty of Satan, the diligence of Satan, the cunning and craftiness of Satan, the deceitfulness of Satan, and shows numerous ways that Satan uses to hinder and discourage believers. The importance of this knowledge cannot be overstated.