_A NEW SONG_ ‘And they sung as it were a new song before the throne.’ Revelation 14:3 This verse occurs in the Epistle for Holy Innocents’ Day, and we may well ask why, when heaven is yet ringing with the bright message of peace, does the wailing of Ramah, of Bethlehem, shriek in upon it with dis... [ Continue Reading ]
_FIRST FRUITS UNTO GOD_ ‘These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the firstfruits unto God and to the Lamb.’ Revelation 14:4 In our Church calendar Christmas Day is followed by three other holy days: St. Stephen, St. John, and the Inno... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE BLESSED DEAD_ ‘And I heard a voice from heaven saving unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours.’ Revelation 14:13 The Bible tells us that those who serve God faithfully here, pass into the presenc... [ Continue Reading ]