Militia spiritualis. Or a treatise of angels handling the nature, power, substance and existence of good [and] evill angels. Wherein is likewise shewed: what incredible power, secret influences, wiles and wayes, methods and moods the good and bad angels doe daily exercise in the hearts of men. Though they little mind it : all tending to the saints inward peace and heart-communion with Jesus Christ / by Henry Lawrence.

  • Lawrence, Henry, 1600-1664.
Date:
1652
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Credit: Militia spiritualis. Or a treatise of angels handling the nature, power, substance and existence of good [and] evill angels. Wherein is likewise shewed: what incredible power, secret influences, wiles and wayes, methods and moods the good and bad angels doe daily exercise in the hearts of men. Though they little mind it : all tending to the saints inward peace and heart-communion with Jesus Christ / by Henry Lawrence. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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