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 ...

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Title: 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 ...
Author: Gouge, William, 1578-1653.
Publication: London :: Printed by A.M., T.W. and S.G. for Joshua Kirton,; 1655.
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§. 90. Of the Glory of Angels.

A Fourth property of Angels, is, Glory; They are very glorious; Such is the brightnesse of their glory, as it is resembled to lightning, Mat. 28. 3. Just men are said to shine as the Sun in the Kingdom of their Father, Mat. 13, 43. Much more Angels.

Children of men on earth cannot endure the brightness of an Angels presence when he appeareth in his glory: When Balaam saw an Angel stand in the way before him, he fell flat on his face; and his Asse did what it could to shun the Angel, Num. 22. 31. 33. The Keepers of Christs Sepulchre at the sight of an Angel did shake and become as dead men, Mat. 28. 4. Not only wicked men have been dazled, amazed, and affrighted with the appearance of an Angel, but also pious men, men of great faith and cou∣rage. The Shepherds that durst tarry all night with their sheep in the Field, at the sight of an Angel were sore afraid, Luk. 2. 9. Zechary a good Priest at the like sight was troubled, and fear fell on him, Luke 1. 12. Iohn the Divine was so amazed at the sight of an Angel as he fell at his feet to worship him, Rev. 19. 10. & 22. 8. yea Daniel, a man greatly beloved, at the sight of an Angel was afraid and fell upon his face, Dan▪ 8. 17. The glory therefore of Angels must needs be surpassing great.

Angels are the chiefest servants, and most principall attendants on God: Now Courtiers who are Kings speciall attendants, as Gentlemen of his Bed-chamber and Privy-chamber use to be, for the honour of their Soveraign, most gorgeously attired. In allusion to that ancient custome, thus saith the Lord, Behold they that wear soft clothing are in Kings houses, Mat. 11. 8. Answerably it is requisite that An∣gels, even for the glory of their Lord, be of all creatures the most glorious.