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The first case considered whether satan may not possibly appear in the shape of an innocent and pious, as well as of a nocent and wicked person, to afflict such as suffer by Diabolical [molestations?]. The Affirmative [proved?] by six arguments. Arg 1. From [crossed out word] Several Scriptures. p.1. to 11. Arg.2. Because it is possible for the devill in the shape of an inocent-person to do other mischiefs. proved by many instances. p.11 to 15. Arg.3. Because if Satan may not Represent an inocent person as afflicting others, it must be Either [because?] hee wants will, or Power to do thus, or because the holy God will never Permit him to d it . None of [wch?] may be affirmed. p.15. to 22. Arg.4. It is certayn both from Scripture [2 crossed out words] History that magicians by their inchantments, & [hellishe?] conjurations, may cause a false [Representation?] of persons & things. p. 22 to 26. Arg.5. From the concurring judgement of many [learned?] [&?] judicious men. p.26 to 29.