66 Qefiions,andCafes ofConference about the flxgels. Chap.8 IV. 3. Becaufe of the conf}ant and continual care that they have over the Saints to keep them from the manifold dangers, whereunto they are fubje&. Hence they are faid tobe full of eyes round about, Etek, a.18. Ninthly, Holy enes ; So Dan. 4. t 3, 17. becaufe of that hclineflewherein they were at firf} created, and in which they (}ill abide : Hence called holyAn- gels; Mar. 8.38. Mat. 25.31. Tenthly, gods Hoft. So gen. 32.2. pfd. 103. 21. Lnke 2. 13. becaufe God ufeth them as an Hoff to protea his Saints, 2 Icings 6. 17. and to der (hoy his enemies, z Chron. 3 2. 21. Rev. s z. 7. ELventhly, Thrones. So Col. 1. 16. becaufe of their dignity and excellency, being fit to tit on thrones, at leaf} in comparifon of 6th-et creatures. Twclfthly,Dominions : So Co1.i.s 6.becaufeGod bath given them dominion and rule, whereby as Lords under God they order and govern matters and perfons in the world. Thirteenthly; Principalities ; as Dominions note indefinitely and generally, fuch as haveauthority without refpeel to any peculiar jurifdiaion ; So Princi- palities are fuchas have a fpecial and peculiar lurifdió}ion : So 7it. 3.1. Its at- tributed to Angels, . Epk. 3. so. Col. 1.16. becaufe God lets them overparti- cular Policies, Kingdomes and Perlons. Fourteenthly, Powers : the word properly lignifies. that right which Gover- nours have coexercife their authority. So John s o.18. Aíts 5. 4. It [heaves therefore that Angels have a good right to that Government which they take upon them. Fifteenthly, Mivhts : this title imports (lrength andabilitie to accomplilh- what they undertake. Hence theyare faid'ro be mighty in f}rength, Pfal. so3. zo. So they are called, Rom. 8.38. Quef}. What are theprincipalproperties of the Angels ? Anfw. Firf}, they have great knowledge t for they are underfianding crea- tures able to underfiand any my(}eries that are revealed; theyunderdand accord- ing to the fpirirual power of an Angelical mande, comprehending all things that theywill together mof} eafily, 3(.24at- IS. so. In Heaven theyalwayes be- hold the faceof God, implying, that they are privy to the whole Counfel of God revealed in Heaven. On earth alto they frequent the Allemblies of Saints, whereby they know the whole counfel of God made known to the Church, Eph. 3. so. I Pet. 1.12. And this gift is- necef ary, becaufe their maine fun&ion, is to Gods meffengers to declare and execute his Will, which they couldnot do without knowledgethereof. Secondly, Prudence : For Knowledge worksPrudence, and Prudencedireas Knowledge. Hence Jam. 3.13. they are coupled together. And thisis necef- fary, becaufe the evil Angels, againh whom the good Angels defend the Saints, are exceeding craftyand fubtile. Thirdly, Purity : which is perfet without the mixture of any impurity and fin. Signified by the pure white linnen wherewith they arePaid tobe cloathed, Rev. 15. 6. Hence they are !tiled holy Angels, (Mar. 8. 38. under which is comprifed their fincerity, `Rev. 14. 5. and their integrity in executing Gods Will, Pfal. 503. so. and thefe are nece(fary tomake them fit to appear in the Prefence of the pure and holy God ; For Rev. 21. 27. Hab. 5. 13. PfaG_5. 4. Fourthly, Glory : fuch is the brightneffeof their glory, than its refembled to lightening, ul,tat. 28. 3. fo that men on earth cannot endure the bright neffe ofAngels, Nxmb, 22. 31,3 3. Mat. 28. 4. Yea, goodmencannot en- dureit, Luke 1.12. and 2.9: Rev.19. so. and 22.8. Dan. 8.17. and this is ne- ceffary for the glory of theLord whom they ferve, as Courtiers attending upon Kings are gorgeoufly attired, Mat. t t.8 Fifthly,
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