Christs temptation and transfiguration practically explained and improved in several sermons /

The only place, which seemeth to countenance that Opinion, is Acts 12. 15. Then said they, it is his Angel. But if Peter had a peculiar Angel to guard him, and look after him then, when he was in great trouble, and detained in prison; it doth not follow that every person, and every where should have an Angel-Guardian. Besides an assertion in Scripture must be distinguished from men introduced speaking in Scripture; it showeth indeed, that it was the Opinion of the Jews at that time, which these holy men had imbibed and drunk in. Or it may be the word Angel is only taken for a Messenger sent from Peter; why should an Angel stand knocking at the door, who could easily make his entrance? And is it credible that the Guardian Angels do take their shape and habit, whose Angels they are? It is enough for us to believe that all the Angels are our Guardians, who are sent to keep us, and preserve us, as it pleaseth God.

The onely place, which seemeth to countenance that Opinion, is Acts 12. 15. Then said they, it is his Angel. But if Peter had a peculiar Angel to guard him, and look after him then, when he was in great trouble, and detained in prison; it doth not follow that every person, and every where should have an Angel-Guardian. Besides an assertion in Scripture must be distinguished from men introduced speaking in Scripture; it sheweth indeed, that it was the Opinion of the Iews at that time, which these holy men had imbibed and drunk in. Or it may be the word Angel is onely taken for a Messenger sent from Peter; why should an Angel stand knocking at the door, who could easily make his entrance? And is it credible that the Guardian Angels do take their shape and habit, whose Angels they are? It is enough for us to believe that all the Angels are our Guardians, who are sent to keep us, and preserve us, as it pleaseth God.

But what is their Ministry and Custody? It is not cura animarum, care and charge of ⟨p. 77⟩