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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.
The Functions which Angels perform to men are performed to them especially1 as they are adopted of God, and members of Christ; For all Saints have Angels attending on them.
THe Functions which Angels perform to men are performed to them especially1 as they are adopted of God, and members of Christ; For all Saints have Angels attending on them.
- 1Omnes sancti Angelos habent. Chrys. in Mat. 18. Hom. 60.
Functions of Angels to such, have respect to them in this world or in the world to come: In this life they tend to the good of their bodies or of their souls; and that either by procuring positive good things, or preventing and redressing of evils.
In general, It is the Function of Angels to attend on Saints, and to minister1 unto them, v. 14▪ In this respect they are styled their Angels, Mat. 18. 10. They are as those servants who are appointed by a King to attend his Children, and thereupon are called the Princes Servants.
In generall, It is the Function of Angels to attend on Saints, and to minister