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* 1.2COnsider 1. Christ being desired to cure this man, whom the Disciples could not, he first reprehended their incredulity: O incredulous Gene∣ration, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? Whence you may see how hateful to God is hardness of belief: And when the posses∣sed man was brought before him, immediately the
Spirit troubled him, and being thrown upon the ground, he tumbled foaming. How bold is the wicked Spirit, even in the presence of Christ? that you may not wonder, if perchance he tempt you in time of Mass, or Communion.
Consider 2. The Power of Christ, casting the Devil out by Command, who notwithstanding had possessed this young man from his Infancy: Deaf and dumb Spirit, I command thee, go out of him, and enter not any more into him: Lord, speak with the same efficacy to my Soul. Observe withall, how the Devil crying out, and greatly tearing him, went out of him. While he had him, he tore him not, but when he was forced out; for he is ever most spiteful to us then, when we leave him.
* 1.3Consider 3. This Disease was hard to be reme∣died, because inveterate, and grown up with him from his Infancy: So it is hard to rid your self of Vices, that you have been long accustomed unto, ac∣cording to that, Long sickness grieveth the Physitian. Besides, This kind can go out by nothing but by prayer, and fasting; that you might learn with what wea∣pons you are to fight against the Devils.
Mat. 17. Mar. 9.
Mar. 9.19. &c.
Eccli. 10.11.