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A learned and very useful commentary on the whole epistle to the Hebrews wherein…
A learned and very useful commentary on the whole epistle to the Hebrews wherein every word and particle in the original is explained ... : being the substance of thirty years Wednesdays lectures at Black-fryers, London / by that holy and learned divine William Gouge ... : before which is prefixed a narrative of his life and death : whereunto is added two alphabetical tables ...A learned and very useful commentary on the whole epistle to the Hebrews wherein every word and particle in the original is explained ... : being the substance of thirty years Wednesdayes lectures at Black-fryers, London / by that holy and learned divine Wiliam Gouge ... : before which is prefixed a narrative of his life and death : whereunto is added two alphabeticall tables ...
London: printed by A.M. for Joshua Kirton, 1655
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
This Title is given to Angels: 1. In regard of their nature; for they being Spirits are not subject to heaviness, drowsiness, and sleepiness; but wake and watch continually day and night. 2. In regard of their Function, which is, always to behold the face of God (Mat. 18. 10.) and to be ever ready at hand to do his will, Psa. 103. 20. This they cannot do without continual watching. 3. In regard of that constant continual care which they have to keep Saints from the manifold dangers whereunto they are subject. Saints have enemies which continually watch night and day to do them some mischief: Your adversary the devil (saith an Apostle 1 Pet. 5. 8.) as a roaring Lion walketh about seeking whom he may devour▪ The good Angels therefore continually watch to keep them safe from his clutches. In relation to their continual watchfulness, Angels1 are said to be full of eyes round about, Ezek. 1. 18. 9. Holy Ones; So they are called, Dan. 4. 13. 17. There these two Titles, Watcher and Holy One are applied to one and the same person; This Title is given unto them in regard of that holiness wherein they were at first created, and in which they still abide; Which maketh them to delight in holiness, and to practise holiness; Therefore they are justly styled holy Angels, Mar. 8. 38. Mat. 25. 31. 10. Gods Host; Angels are so called, Gen. 32. 2. Psa. 103. 21. Luk. 2. 13. and that because God useth them as an host to protect his Saints,