“The singular opposition I met with from Satan, particularly in the study of the ensuing treatise, has constrained and urged me to publish it, knowing that Satan fights dreadfully to hide these things which tend to shake and break his kingdom of darkness, and to exalt the kingdom and glory of the Lord Jesus Christ in the souls and lives of the children of men…”
This is how Thomas Brooks begins the preface to the original version of his book, giving the reason for writing it. Many have also found in this work a fuller and more practical treatment than is commonly found in Christian literature today, regarding the seductive influence and terrible power of Satan, and how to overcome him. Before his death in September 1680, he left the church of God many outstanding works, and among them, there is none better than this simple one for the good of God's people and for His glory.
