Guardian angels, how many do you have?

[Xeno.of.athens]

People talk about guardian angels, and angels are mentioned in the holy scriptures so I wonder do we really have guardian angels and if so how many?

One song suggests that we have fourteen.

 

[Always in His Presence]

None that I can find in scripture - lots that I can find in fables

 

[All Becomes New]

Scripture does not say. And obviously, it is not a major part of any tradition of Christianity. Therefore, this is speculation and nothing more, so not worth sinking time into.

 

[Xeno.of.athens]

Scripture does not say. And obviously, it is not a major part of any tradition of Christianity. Therefore, this is speculation and nothing more, so not worth sinking time into.

[Verse 1:]
When at night I go to sleep
Fourteen angels watch do keep;
Two my head are guarding,
Two my feet are guiding;
Two are on my right hand,
Two are on my left hand,
Two who warmly cover
Two who o'er me hover,
Two to whom 'tis given
To guide my steps to heaven.

[Verse 2:]
Sleeping softly, then it seems
Heaven enters in my dreams;
Angels hover round me,
Whisp'ring they have found me;
Two are sweetly singing,
Two are garlands bringing,
Strewing me with roses
As my soul reposes.
God will not forsake me
When dawn at last will wake me.


source: Hansel and Gretel Lyrics - Lullaby Lyrics

 

[All Becomes New]

[Verse 1:]
When at night I go to sleep
Fourteen angels watch do keep;
Two my head are guarding,
Two my feet are guiding;
Two are on my right hand,
Two are on my left hand,
Two who warmly cover
Two who o'er me hover,
Two to whom 'tis given
To guide my steps to heaven.

[Verse 2:]
Sleeping softly, then it seems
Heaven enters in my dreams;
Angels hover round me,
Whisp'ring they have found me;
Two are sweetly singing,
Two are garlands bringing,
Strewing me with roses
As my soul reposes.
God will not forsake me
When dawn at last will wake me.


source: Hansel and Gretel Lyrics - Lullaby Lyrics

Not in the least bit authoritative. It is a song, not doctrine that comes from revelation.

 

[Xeno.of.athens]

Not in the least bit authoritative. It is a song, not doctrine that comes from revelation.

Why do you say that?

 

[All Becomes New]

Why do you say that?

Because it is just a song. It is not divinely inspired.

 

[Xeno.of.athens]

Because it is just a song. It is not divinely inspired.

How do you know it isn't a revelation from God?

 

[All Becomes New]

How do you know it isn't a revelation from God?

Has public revelation ceased? Is the person who wrote the song a priest or an authority figure? Is there any precedence for this anywhere else?

 

[Xeno.of.athens]

Has public revelation ceased? Is the person who wrote the song a priest or an authority figure? Is there any precedence for this anywhere else?

He may have been a proto-Pentecostal prophet

 

[RandyPNW]

People talk about guardian angels, and angels are mentioned in the holy scriptures so I wonder do we really have guardian angels and if so how many?

One song suggests that we have fourteen.

I have no clue. It's rare to see them--I've never seen one that I knew was an angel initially. I may very well have met an angel who looked like an ordinary human being. My wife thinks she may have met one too, largely because of how strange and religious they seem to act.

But I don't think God wants us to place a premium on angelic experiences or we would all have them. Why certain people get those experiences I don't know? Certainly it would be interesting to have them, but we do have access to the Lord of glory, and you don't get any higher or manificent than that!

My brother saw a large angel who he knew was an angel in front of his church. Not sure why he saw it?

But how would you know that sighting an angel was indication it was a "guardian angel?" I think there is a Scripture identifying an angel as belonging to someone, so there's that.

 

[tturt]

"He may have been a proto-Pentecostal prophet :"

Really!

I get so sick of this type of attitude no matter the denomination.

 

[Xeno.of.athens]

"He may have been a proto-Pentecostal prophet :"

Really!

I get so sick of this type of attitude.

Englebert Humperdinck could have been a proto-Pentecostal prophet. Why not?

 

[David Lamb]

Inglebert Humperdinck could have been a proto-Pentecostal prophet. Why not?

Which Englebert Humperdinck? The pop singer or the composer of Hansel and Gretel?

 

[Xeno.of.athens]

Which Englebert Humperdinck? The pop singer or the composer of Hansel and Gretel?

Hansel & Gretel

 

[David Lamb]

Scripture does not say. And obviously, it is not a major part of any tradition of Christianity. Therefore, this is speculation and nothing more, so not worth sinking time into.

In fact, the actual term "guardian angel" isn't found in the bible as far as I know. The nearest is this:

“11 For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways. 12 In [their] hands they shall bear you up, Lest you dash your foot against a stone.” (Ps 91:11-12 NKJV)

The idea that certain angels are appointed to guard a particular person seems unknown to the bible too.

 

[Dave G.]

Angels unawares, is in the bible. This is the seeming "person" like you or I, may seem a bit out of place in attire, showed up out of nowhere, and left the same way. Might have had a message or other duty, that seemed needed at the time. But the scripture says, to treat everyone well, as you may be entertaining angels unawares.. I believe I've met a few in my lifetime. I don't believe it's a guardian angel, so much as one sent on demand or need..

Scripture is the authoritative words from God, guardian angels are not covered at all. Angels sent as the need arises, is covered. There are even accounts of angels sent but delayed for an amount of time because of fighting off demons on the way.

 

[Servus]

Which Englebert Humperdinck? The pop singer or the composer of Hansel and Gretel?

Ha I didn't know that. I thought it was just something the singer made up.

 

[Servus]

Englebert Humperdinck could have been a proto-Pentecostal prophet. Why not?

What about Frank E. Peretti?

 

[Always in His Presence]

[Verse 1:]
When at night I go to sleep
Fourteen angels watch do keep;
Two my head are guarding,
Two my feet are guiding;
Two are on my right hand,
Two are on my left hand,
Two who warmly cover
Two who o'er me hover,
Two to whom 'tis given
To guide my steps to heaven.

[Verse 2:]
Sleeping softly, then it seems
Heaven enters in my dreams;
Angels hover round me,
Whisp'ring they have found me;
Two are sweetly singing,
Two are garlands bringing,
Strewing me with roses
As my soul reposes.
God will not forsake me
When dawn at last will wake me.


source: Hansel and Gretel Lyrics - Lullaby Lyrics

Hansel and Gretel? You are basing your Biblical beliefs on Hansel and Gretel?

Sorry, faith is based on the Word of God - not fairy tales. This is the Theology forum - not the night time baby tales.