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cause_n	angel_n	zeal_n	zealous_a	20	3	9.1137	4	false

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A33338	Medulla theologiæ, or, The marrow of divinity contained in sundry questions and cases of conscience, both speculative and practical : the greatest part of them collected out of the works of our most judicious, experienced and orthodox English divines, the rest are supplied by the authour / by Sa. Clarke ...	Clarke, Samuel, 1599-1682.	1659 (1659)	Wing C4547; ESTC R1963	530,206	506

peculiar jurisdiction So Tit. 3.1 It s attributed to Angels Eph. 3.10 Col 1.16 because God sets them over particular Policies Kingdomes and Persons Fourteenthly Powers the word properly signifies that right which Governours have to exercise their authority So John 10.18 Acts 5.4 It shewes therefore that Angels have a good right to that Government which they take upon them Fifteenthly Mights this title imports strength and abilitie to accomplish what they undertake Hence they are said to be mighty in strength Psal. 103.20 So they are called Rom. 8.38 Quest. What are the principal properties of the Angels Answ. First they have great knowledge for they are understanding creatures able to understand any mysteries that are revealed they understand according to the spiritual power of an Angelical minde comprehending all things that they will together most easily Mat. 18.10 In Heaven they alwayes behold the face of God implying that they are privy to the whole Counsel of God revealed in Heaven On earth also they frequent the Assemblies of Saints whereby they know the whole counsel of God made known to the Church Eph. 3.10 1 Pet. 1.12 And this gift is necessary because their maine function is to be Gods messengers to declare and execute his Will which they could not do without knowledge thereof Secondly Prudence For Knowledge works Prudence and Prudence directs Knowledge Hence Jam. 3.13 they are coupled together And this is necessary because the evil Angels against whom the good Angels defend the Saints are exceeding crafty and subtile Thirdly Purity which is perfect without the mixture of any impurity and sin Signified by the pure white linnen wherewith they are said to be cloathed Rev. 15.6 Hence they are stiled holy Angels Mar. 8.38 under which is comprised their sincerity Rev. 14.5 and their integrity in execuring Gods Will Psal. 103.20 and these are necessary to make them fit to appear in the Presence of the pure and holy God For Rev. 21.27 Hab. 1.13 Psal. 5.4 Fourthly Glory such is the brightnesse of their glory that it s resembled to lightening Mat. 28.3 so that men on earth cannot endure the brightnesse of Angels Numb 22.31 33. Mat. 28.4 Yea good men cannot endure it Luke 1.12 and 2.9 Rev. 19.10 and 22.8 Dan. 8.17 and this is necessary for the glory of the Lord whom they serve as Courtiers attending upon Kings are gorgeously attired Mat. 11.8 Fifthly Power Hence they are called mighty 2 Thes. 1.7 Strong Rev. 5.2 to excel in strength Psal. 103.20 Resembled to horses and charets of fire 2 Kings 6.17 See what one Angel did 1 Kings 17.35 and this is necessary because the Church and children of God whom they defend have here against them not only many mighty cruel malicious men but Principalities Powers c. Eph. 6.12 Sixthly Speed Hence they are said to have wings Isa. 6.2 Dan. 9.21 23. they are swifter then any corporeal substances in these respects 1. They cannot be hindered by any bodily impediments no corporal substance can stay thei● course they can passe through and passe over Castles Cities Stone-walls Iron-gates Woods Rivers Seas c. 2. They have no corporal gravity to slaken their motion 3. They need not such space of time to passe from place to place as bodies need They can suddenly move from heaven to earth or into any place of the world 4. They have great forwardnesse to do any task enjoyned by their Lord more then any other creatures It s necessary for them 1. Because heaven and earth are so far asunder and they have oft occasions to passe from one to the other 2. Many Saints in the world whose distresse requires present succours are far distant one from another 3. Devils are very swift to mischief and its meet that good Angels be as swift to protect as evil ones to annoy Seventhly Zeal which is most fervent Hence Seraphim such as burne with zeal and a flame of fire Heb. 1.7 It s necessary because of the fiery fury of the devil and his instruments in plotting against Gods glory and his Saints good therefore the good Angels must be as zealous in maintaining the cause of God and his Saints as the other are furious against them Eighthly Constancy in good and this with respect both to their condition and disposition In respect of their condition they are immortal and without decay Hence after the Resurrection we are said to be equal to the Angels Luke 20.36 In respect of their disposition It alwayes temains good and ever will do they never yielded to any evil nor were weary of good nor never repented of doing good Hence Rev. 7.15 they serve God day and night And Mat. 18.10 It s necessary because the Lord whom they serve is Jehovah that changes not Mal. 3.6 Jam. 1.17 God established the good Angels that stand and this is the true cause of their unalterable constancy Quest. What are the Offices of the Angels Answ. They may be ranked under three Heads First such as they perform to God which are these 1. They attend in his Presence for the honour of his Majesty and to set out his magnificence So 1 Kings 22.19 2. They follow the Lord whithersoever he goes Hence stiled Charets of God Psal. 68.17 3. They are his Messengers to be sent on his Errands Psal. 104.4 Dan. 7.10 4. They are oft employed in declaring his Will as in delivering the Law Acts 7.53 Gal. 3.19 Heb. 2.2 So in divers other particulars As Gen. 16.7 9. and 19.1 2 Kings 1.3 Dan. 7.16 Luke 1.13 26 and 2.10 Acts 1.11 and 5.19 20. and 8.26 and 10.3 Revelat. 1.1 5. They are his Ministers to do what God appoints them Psal. 103.20 Gen. 19.1 Numb 20.16 Numb 22.22 Dan. 6.22 6. They are Executioners of Gods judgements as 2 Sam. 24.15 16. 2 King 19.35 Rev. 15.7 7. They are special instruments of praising God Rev. 7.11 12. and 4.8 Hence they are called on to do it Psal. 103.20 and 142.2 Secondly such as they perform in relation to Christ and that especially as Son of man As In general they ascended and descended on him John 1.51 G●n 28.12 Heb. 1.6 Psal. 91.11 More particularly 1. They foretold his conception Luke 1.30 31. 2. Declared his birth Luke 2.9 c. 3. Prevented his danger Mat. 2.13 14. 4. Ministred to him in his need Mar. 1.13 5. Protected him from enemies Mat. 26.53 6. Comforted him in his Agony Luke 22.43 7. Opened his Grave at his Resurrection Mat. 28.2 8. Witnessed his Resurrection Luke 24.5 6 23. 9. Confirmed his Ascension Acts 1.10 11. 10. Accompanied him to Heaven Ps. 68.17 18. Eph. 4.8 11. Reveal what he will have done Rev. 1.1 and 22.16 12. Fight with him against his enemies Rev. 12 7. 13. Gather out of his Kingdome all things that offend Matth. 13.49 50. 14. Accompany him at his last coming Mar. 8.38 Mat. 25.31 15. Execute his last judgement Mat. 13.49 50. Thirdly such as they perform in relation to mens bodies and soules in this