_And I saw_ (This is a continuation of the same vision;) _in the right hand of him that sat on the throne_ The emblem of his all-ruling power; _a book_ Which he held openly, in order to give it to him that was worthy and able to make known its contents. Future events are supposed by St. John, as wel... [ Continue Reading ]
_And I saw a strong angel_, &c. I beheld in my vision an angel of chief power, as attendant upon the heavenly court, making proclamation, with a strong audible voice, to every creature; a proclamation too great for a man to make, and yet not becoming the Lamb himself, and therefore made by an angel,... [ Continue Reading ]
_And I wept much_ Being greatly affected with the thought that no being whatsoever was to be found able to understand, reveal, and accomplish the divine counsels, fearing they would still remain concealed from the church. This weeping of the apostle sprang from greatness of mind. The tenderness of h... [ Continue Reading ]
_And I beheld, and lo_, &c. Upon this I observed, in my vision, a new representation; _in_, or _on, the midst of the throne and of the four_ living creatures Within the circle which they made round him; _and in the midst of the elders_ Making a larger circle round him and them; _stood a Lamb_ Αρνιον... [ Continue Reading ]
_And when he had taken the book, the four_ living creatures _fell down_ Now is homage done to the Lamb by the whole Christian Church and all its members, represented by these four living creatures. These, together with the _elders_, make the beginning, and afterward (Rev 5:14) the conclusion. They a... [ Continue Reading ]
_And I beheld_ The many angels; _and heard the voice_ And the number of them; _round about the throne_ Of the Divine Majesty; _and the_ living creatures _and the elders_ So forming the third circle. It is remarkable that men are represented, through the whole vision, as nearer to God than any of the... [ Continue Reading ]