Edify one another. 1 Th. 5. 11.-Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught. Col. 2. 7. Faith which worketh by love. Ga. 5. 6.- Purifying their hearts by faith. Ac. 15. 9.-This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 1 Jno. 5. 4.

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit. Eph. 6. 18.

Ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Ro. 8. 15, 26.-I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications. Zec. 12. 10.

21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. Jno. 15. 10.

We through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. Ga. 5. 5.-Looking for that blessed hope. Tit. 2. 13.

22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Ga. 6. 1.

23 And others save with fear, pulling them

out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.

Is not this a brand plucked out of the fire? Take away the filthy garments from him. Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment. Zec. 3. 2, 4.-Abhor that which is evil. Ro. 12. 9.Abstain from all appearance of evil. 1 Th. 5. 22.- Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them. Eph. 5. 11.

24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,

25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel. To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Ro. 16. 25, 27.-Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Eph. 3. 20, 21.

Christ... loved the church, and gave himself for it; that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. Eph. 5. 25_27.

Unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. 1 Ti. 1. 17.-God our Saviour. 1 Ti. 2. 3; Tit. 1. 3; 3. 4.

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CHAPTER I.

HE Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. Jno. 1. 18.-All things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. Jno. 15. 15.

The Father loveth the Son, and hath given all things into his hand. Jno. 3. 35.-The Father loveth the Son, and sheweth him all things that himself doeth. Jno. 5. 20.

Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets. Am. 3. 7; Da. 2. 20_22.

When he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. Jno. 16. 13.

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? He. 1. 14; Re. 22. 6, 16; Da. 9. 23.

2 Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.

That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us. 1 Jno. 1. 3.-4s the Lord liveth, what the Lord saith unto me, that will I speak.

1 Ki. 22. 14.

The prophecy came not in old time by the will of man; but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Pe. 1. 21.

3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

Whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. Ro. 15. 4.-Despise not prophesyings. 1 Th. 5. 20; Da. 9. 2, etc.

The words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. Jno. 6. 63.-Blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. Lu. 11. 28; 6. 47, 48.

Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently. 593

How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever: for they are the rejoicing of my heart. Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple. I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil. My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly. Ps. 119. 4, 103, 105, 111, 129, 130, 162, 167. — Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. Jno. 5. 39.

Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. Re. 22. 7.-The coming of the Lord draweth nigh. Ja. 5. 8.-The end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. 1 Pe. 4. 7.—One day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Pe. 3. 8, 9.

4 JOHN

OHN to the seven churches which are in Asia Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

On this wise ye shall bless the children of Israel, saying unto them, The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Nu. 6. 23-26. God is able to make all grace abound toward you. 2 Co. 9. 8. Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. Ro. 5. 20.My grace is sufficient for thee. 2 Co. 12. 9.

Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. Lu, 24. 36.-Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Jno. 14. 27.-We have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Ro. 5. 1.-Peace by Jesus Christ. Ac. 10. 36.-The kingdom of God is... righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Ro. 14. 17.-The Lord will bless his people with peace.

Ps. 29. 11.

God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. Ex. 3. 14.-My name JEHOVAH. Ex. 6. 3. Before Abraham was, I am. Jno. 8. 58.-If ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins. Jno. 8. 24.-Jesus saith unto them, I am he. As soon then as he had said unto them, I am he, they went backward, and fell to the ground. Jno. 18. 5, 6.

This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses. Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. Ac. 2. 32, 33.These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars. Re. 3. 1.-There were seven lamps of fire burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God. Re. 4. 5.-In the midst... stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having

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seven horns, and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. Re. 5.6.-There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. 1 Co. 12. 4.

5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater. 1 Jno. 5. 9.-I have given him for a witness to the people. Is. 55. 4.-No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him. Jno. 1. 18; 8. 55.-To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Jno. 18. 37.

Now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. Co. 15. 20.-The beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. Col. 1. 18.-Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee. And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son. And again, when he bringeth in the first begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him. He. 1. 5, 6; Ro. 1. 4; 8. 29, 34.

KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. Re. 19.16; Ps. 2. 1.6.-All kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him. Ps. 72. 11.-By me kings reign, and princes decree justice. Pr. 8. 15.-His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed. Da. 7. 14.-The seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. Re. 11. 15.

The love of Christ, passeth knowledge. Eph. 3. 19; Ro. 8. 35, 37.-Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it. Love is strong as death. Ca. 8. 7, 6.-Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 1 Jno. 4. 10.-God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Ro. 5. 8.

The Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Ga. 2. 20.-Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it. Eph. 5. 25.

The blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. 1 Jno. 1. 7.-How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? He. 9. 14.

If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with me. Jno. 13. 8.These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Re. 7. 14.

Thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood. Re. 5. 9.-Having made peace through the blood of his cross. Col. 1. 20.

Ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold. But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. 1 Pe. 1. 18, 19.

Thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Mat. 1. 21.-In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness. Zec. 13, 1.-According unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. Ps. 51. 1, 2.

Such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanc tified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Co. 6. 11.

6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Thou hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. Re. 5. 9, 10.-Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. Re. 20. 6.-To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even

as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. Re. 3. 21.

I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me; that ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Lu. 22. 29, 30.

Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Lu. 12. 32.-I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. Re. 20. 4.

My Father, and your Father; and... my God, and your God. Jno. 20. 17.

Ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation. Ex. 19. 6.

I beseech you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Ro. 12. 1.

Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. He. 13. 21. That God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. 1 Pe. 4. 11.

7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, Da. 7. 13.- Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. Mat. 26. 64.-Then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. Mat. 24. 30.-This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. Ac. 1. 11.

The coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Th. 5. 23; Ps. 98. 9.When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: and before him shall be gathered all nations. Mat. 25. 31, 32I shall see him, but not now; I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth. Nu. 24. 17.-I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the carth: and though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. Job 19. 25, 26.-The Son of when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels. Lu. 9. 26.

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They shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him. Zec. 12. 10.-They pierced my hands and my feet. Ps. 22. 16.

They shall go into the holes of the rocks, and into the caves of the earth, for fear of the Lord, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth. Is. 2. 19.The kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bond man, and every freeman, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; and said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: for the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? Re. 6. 15_17.

He which testifieth these things saith, Surely, I come quickly, Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. Re. 22. 20,

8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

Re. 22. 13, 16; 1. 4, 10_13, 17.

The Lord possessed me in the beginning of his way, before his works of old. I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, or ever the earth was. Pr. 8. 22, 23.-In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God.

All things were made by him. Jno. 1. 1.3.-Art thou not from everlasting, O Lord my God, mine Holy One? Hab. 1. 12.He is before all things, and by him all things consist. Col. 1. 17. Thus saith the Lord the King of Israel, and his redeemer the Lord of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God. Is. 44. 6.-I am he; I am the first, I also am the last. Is. 48. 12.-Thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end. Ps. 102. 27.-Jesus the author and finisher of our faith. He. 12. 2.-The mighty God, The everlasting Father. Is. 9. 6.

I AM THAT I AM: Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. Ex. 3. 14.—I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them. Ex. 6. 3.-The Lord appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God. Ge. 17. 1.

9 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

We must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. Ac. 14. 22.-Joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. Ro. 8. 17. If we suffer, we shall also reign with him. 2 Ti. 2. 12; Re. 7. 14, 15.

Lord, remember me when thou_comest into thy kingdom. Lu. 23. 42.-Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Mat. 25. 34; 13. 43.

The Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. 2 Th. 3. 5.-Be patient... brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. Ja. 5. 7, 8.-Tribulation worketh patience; and patience, experience; and experience, hope. Ro. 5. 3, 4.-The trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Ja. 1. 3, 4.

Waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Co. 1. 7.Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. Ps. 37. 7.-If we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Ro. 8. 25.-In your patience possess ye your souls. Lu. 21. 19.

This man, after he had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, sat down on the right hand of God; from henceforth expecting till his enemies be made his footstool. He. 10. 12, 13.-Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. Ac. 3. 21.

10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,

The spirit entered into me when he spake unto me. Eze. 2. 2. The prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 Pe. 1. 21.

The Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God. 1 Th. 4. 16.-The voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that was in the camp trembled. Ex. 19. 16; 20. 18. The Highest gave his voice. Ps. 18. 13.-To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he doth send out his voice, and that a mighty voice. Ps. 68. 33.-He uttered his voice, the earth melted. Ps. 46. 6.

11 Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

Re. 1. 8; ii. iii.

12 And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;

Ex. 25. 31, 32, 37.

What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, with a bowl upon the top of it, and his seven lamps thereon, and seven pipes to the seven lamps, which are upon the top thereof. Zec. 4. 2.

13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.

Jesus... asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? Mat. 16. 13.-Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God. Ac. 7. 56.

There is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus. 1 Ti. 2. 5.-As the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same. He. 2. 14.

The curious girdle of his ephod, that was upon it, was of the same, according to the work thereof; of gold, blue, and purple, and scarlet, and fine twined linen; as the Lord commanded Moses. Ex. 39. 5.-The forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec. He. 6. 20.This man, because he continueth ever, hath an unchangeable priesthood. He. 7. 24.-Even he shall build the temple of the Lord; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both. Zec. 6. 13.

14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;

The Ancient of days did sit, whose garment was white as snow, and the hair of his head like the pure wool. Da. 7. 9.I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz: his body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude. And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves. Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength. Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground. Da. 10. 5_9.-This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord. And when I saw it I fell upon my face, and I heard a voice of one that spake. Eze. 1. 28.

O Lord, thou hast searched me, and known me. Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off. Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. Ps. 139. 1_3. Hast thou eyes of flesh? or seest thou as man seeth? Job 10. 4. The eyes of the Lord, which run to and fro through the whole earth. Zec. 4. 10.-The Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. 1 Sa. 16. 7.-I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts. Re. 2. 23.-The eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. 2 Ch. 16. 9.-Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. He. 4. 13.

15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.

He brought me thither, and, behold, there was a man, whose appearance was like the appearance of brass, with a line of flax in his hand, and a measuring reed. Eze. 40. 3.-When they went, I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of great

20 The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.

waters, as the voice of the Almighty, the voice of speech, as the noise of a host: when they stood, they let down their wings. And there was a voice from the firmament that was over their heads, when they stood, and had let down their wings. Eze. 1. 24, 25.-The glory of the God of Israel came from the way of the east and his voice was like a noise of many waters. Eze. 43. 2.-I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Re. 19. 6; 14. 2.

16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

They that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. Da. 12. 3.-There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory. 1 Co. 15. 41.

The word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. He. 4. 12.-Out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations. Re. 19. 15.-The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Eph. 6. 17.-There shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse. With righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked. And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins. Is. 11. 1, 4, 5.-I have slain them by the words of my mouth. Ho. 6. 5.

[Jesus] was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. Mat. 17. 2; Ac. 26. 13-15.-He shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning without clouds. 2 Sa. 23. 4.— Unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings. Mal. 4. 2.

17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last :

Re. 1. 4, 8, 11; Mat. 17. 1–7; Da. 10. 5_9; Eze. 1. 28.

The Lord appeared unto him the same night, and said, I am the God of Abraham thy father: fear not, for I am with thee, and will bless thee. Ge. 26. 24; Ju. 13. 22; 6. 22, 23.-Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God. Ex. 3. 6.-Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts. Is. 6 5.

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18 I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell anu of death.

Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. Ac. 2. 24.-Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him. Ro. 6. 9.-I know that my redeemer liveth. Job 19. 25.-Declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrec tion from the dead. Ro. 1. 4.

If Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? 1 Co. 15. 12-17, 20, 23-27, 45, 47, 55-57.-[God] hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead. Ac. 17. 31.

Hell and destruction are before the Lord. Pr. 15. 11.- He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto God the Lord belong the issues from death. Ps. 68. 20.-The keys of the kingdom of heaven. Mat. 16. 19.

19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;

Re. 1. 13, 16, 20.

If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work. 1 Ti. 3. 1.-We are ambassadors for Christ. 2 Co. 5. 20. Paul... sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church, etc. Ac. 20. 16_38.

Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Mat. 18. 20.-Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Mat. 28. 20.

2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:

The Lord knoweth the way of the righteous. Ps. 1. 6. Believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 1 Jno. 4. 1.-False apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. 2 Co. 11. 13.— Though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. Ga. 1. 8.-All things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. Eph. 5. 13.

3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.

Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Ga. 6. 9.-Consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds. He. 12. 3.-I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. 2 Co.

12. 10.

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Mat. 5. 11.-All these things will they do unto you for my name's sake, because they know not him that sent me. Jno. 15. 21.-Ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. Mat. 10. 22.

For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. 2 Co. 4. 16, 17.If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small. Pr. 24. 10.

4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.

Because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. Mat. 24. 12.-When Solomon was old, his wives turned away his heart after other gods. 1 Ki, 11, 4.—I will hear what