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 ...

§. 89. Of the Purity of Angels.

A Third property of Angels is Purity: Their purity is a perfect purity, with∣out mixture of any impurity or sinne; This is set out by that pure and white linnen wherewith they are said to be cloathed, Rev. 15. 6. In this respect they are stiled Holy Angels, Mar. 8. 38.

Under this head is comprised their sincerity; For In their mouth is found no guile, they are without fault before the Throne of God, Rev. 14. 5. Whatsoever those heaven∣ly spirits make shew of, they indeed intend and do it from the heart.

Hereunto may be added their integrity, which is an universall subjection to eve∣ry part of Gods will. In all places they attend upon their Lord, and alwaies behold his face Matth. 18. 10. to know what his will is that may do it; They are therefore said Psal. 103. 20. To do his Commandments, hearkening to his Word: Hereby they shew that they are yet still ready further to do whatsoever he shall require.

These properties are necessary to make Angels fit to appear in the presence of the pure and holy God in heaven. But there shall in no wise enter into heaven any thing that defileth, Rev. 21. 17. God is of purer eyes then to behold evil; he cannot look on ini∣quity, Hab. 1. 13. Neither shall evil dwell with him, Psa. 5. 4.