Revelation 18:1 Revelation 18:1 And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. This is the angel that poured forth the fifth vial upon the seat or throne of the beast. \ The school men tell us, there are three degrees of the holy angels. The first hierarchy are seraphims, cherubims, and thrones; the second hath dominions, virtues, and powers; the third hath principalities, arch angels and angels. But certainly there are orders and degrees among the holy angels, for the Holy Scripture mentioneth arch angels and angels. \ Also cherubims and seraphims. \ Likewise principalities, thrones, and dominions, \ so that there are degrees of angels. This angel, as he is great in power, so he excels in glory. The earth was lightned with his glory, who is here said to preach the everlasting gospel. \