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Title:  A compend of the controversies of religion wherin the trueth is confirmed, and errour convinced, by authoritie of Scripture, witnessing of antiquitie, and confession of partie. Most necessary for all, in this backe-slyding age. By W.G. minister of God's word.
Author: Guild, William, 1586-1657.
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Note then, If that the verie entrance giveth light, and vnderstanding to the simple; then what doeth a daylie pro∣gresse? And if the simple get vnderstan∣ding thereby, how can it bee so obscure, that the learned onelie should reade the same allanerlie?2. Tim. 3.15.From a child thou hast knowne the Scripture.Note. If children then may attaine to the knowledge of Scripture, then it is not so obscure, that those of perfect age cannot know the same.2. Pet. 1.19.We haue also a more sure word of Prophecie, where∣to ye doe well in taking heed, as to a light that shineth in a darke place, &c.Note then, That as a shyning light can not bee called darke it selfe, which illu∣minateth darke places; so neyther can Gods worde, which illuminateth our darke vnderstandinges.2. Cor. 4.3.But if our Gos∣pell be hid, it is to them that are lost, in whom the god of this worlde hath blynded their myndes that belieue not, &c.Note then, That it is not the fault of 0