Of all the Higher Angels connected with the Earth, none have more power and helpfulness in the Angelic and Spirit states belonging to Earth than Raphael.

Divinely radiant, and possessed of gentleness, dignity, and power, this Angel is leader, teacher, helper, and ministrant to spirits and Embodied Angels; aiding in the overcoming of difficult and adverse conditions, and rescuing from dangerous enemies those who are seeking the highest good; in rare cases appearing, for the time and purpose needed, in the form of man.

The powers of this Helper are potential, and would seem almost supreme, except that all Angels (as well as Spirits and Mortals) are "subject to the higher powers."

In this Celestial Government nothing is arbitrary, all are governed by the stronger ones in Love and Wisdom, for ever these Attributes constitute the Strength that is Divine.

Raphael not only assists in the Announcing of the Messianic Angels, but frequently appears beside those in human life who are engaged in mighty works; of upbuilding the Truth, of conquering the adversaries of Good. In fact, this angel is the friend of all Righteousness.

In many ways Raphael would appear to be a more intimate helper to human beings than any one of the Arch Angels, since the works ascribed to him and the tender, strong, compelling power are of a kind so often needed by the Embodied Angels and by the champions of Truth in their conflicts with the powers of Darkness. Raphael bringeth Strength, help and joy.