Object. IT is said, Gen. 17. 3. that Abraham fell upon his face and talked with God, which doubtlesse was an Angel, by the like expressions in the 18. Chap. &c.
Ans. If that were an Angell in the person of God which talk∣ed* 1.1 with Abraham, then was it no gesture of Adoration (in that Abraham fell on his face) for the Angels will not suffer men to worship them, Rev. 22. 9. but if they will needs have it Adora∣tion, then it was God that talked with him, as the words of the Text intimateth.
Again, though Abraham had said to his Servant, that the An∣gel should goe before him, Chap. 24. ver. 7. yet read we not, that the Servant did pray▪ to the Angel that was appointed to be presi∣dent of his journey, but solely directeth his prayer unto God, as in the 12. vers. which example our Saviour himself urgeth, Mat. 4. 10. Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.
Obj. Jacob prayeth, that the Angel blesse the children, Gen. 48. 16. and Moses wisheth the good will of him that dwels in the Bush, to come upon the head of Joseph, Deut. 33. 16.
Ans. We deny not but that Angels as well as men, may in∣strumentally pronounce the blessings of God as from him, and in his name; but not originally, and so to be resorted and prayed unto, as the Authors and fountaines of blessings.
2. It is without example in Scripture▪ to wish any blessing