g themselves towardsvain shadows, but wholly giving themselves to God. See Colossians1:16, Ephesians 1:21, and 1 Peter 3:22 (in some versions). The second order are the Sovereign- ties (often called theVirtues or Rulers). Their primary duty is to carry out the ordersof the Dominations; therefore, they have wide powers in heaven andthe physical universe, although many of their orders are carried out(in turn) by the lessor angels. The Sovereign's strength is in itscourage to give all of its energies to God's will. The SovereignAngel demonstrates virtue flowing forth to those angels of lesserrank, thereby filling those lesser angels with virtue. SeeEphesians 1:21, 1 Corinthians 15:24, and Colossians 1:16 (someversions). The lowest order of the middle hierarchy are the Powers. A PowerAngel seemingly has great reception and regulation of intellectualand supernatural power. It can lead, beneficially, angels of lowerrank to God. Provided the Power angel is a "loyalist" to God, hisduties would be to fight evil spirits. There is evidence that manyof the Power angels decided to follow Satan, and are no longer holy.See Ephesians 1:21, 3:10, 6:12, 1 Peter 3:22, Colossians 1:16, and(in a Catholic Bible) Daniel 3:61. LOWER HIERARCHY: The highest order of the lowest angels are thePrincip- alities. (Some newer Bibles refer to them as Authorities.)They are augustly in their authoritative ways. Unlike the otherorders of angels, the Principalities are made in the likeness ofGod, as is also true of mankind; therefore, a Principality has theclosest appearance to mankind. One of their purposes is to beleaders to the two lower choirs of angels. The other purpose is tohelp mankind through the protection of the earthly nations, and theultimate destinies of our souls. If you ever meet a Principalityangel, find out whos side it is on. It is believed that this choiris the primary source of Satan's diciples; it is believed that thePrincipalities...
