are the gifts of God, through the mediation of Jesus Christ. T marriage state of the Redeemer is described, his power and offic and the heavenly armies of saints who follow him. Next an an is represented standing in the sun, emblematic of a new spirit government, whose foundation is laid in gospel light and pur This new new government is to take the place of all old establi ments in church and state.

In the twentieth chapter, we have given us the promise of commencement of the millenium, when Satan is to be bound thousand years the great chain that binds him is man's adh ence and obedience to the law of God and gospel precepts first resurrection, and the blessed and holy state of those who ha their part in it-Satan regains his liberty when the thousa years are finished, and sets out to deceive the nations - his 1 efforts against the saints, and overthrow. an awful description

the last resurrection and the general judgment.

In the twenty-first chapter, the prophet shows us that the prese heavens and earth shall pass away, and be succeeded by new heave and earth that a new Jerusalem is to be founded therein, a become the eternal abode of the saints made perfect, its inhal tants forever happy in the presence of God - then, the miserab state of the wicked. their exclusion from the heavenly city, whi is beautifully described.

In the twenty-second chapter, St. John shows the fountain fro whence flow spiritual blessings, the throne of God and the Lan

the happy state of the servants of God even in this life, and the uninterrupted state of felicity in eternity- that these things a true, as they are the inspiration of God. that as time is short, w should take heed to the sayings of this book that God alone to be worshipped, as heavenly knowledge comes by divine infl that the sayings of this book are not to be sealed up, b forever kept open for the examination of mankind - that Jesus Mediator and chief Ruler over the church different invitation

THE beloved disciple and prophet John, begins this book with a short but nervous introduction. He calls it the "Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him." intention of it was to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. And he sent and signified it by his angel, or by the operative influence and gift of his Spirit to his servant John, who was the person appointed to publish it. This John was ordained to bear record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw, or was allowed to publish. He then pronounces a blessing on him that readeth: And they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep in heart and mind these things which are written therein; " and concludes with this emphatic reason: "For the time is at hand." His dedication to the seven churches is full of heavenly consolation to all true believers: "John 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." Here God is declared roat first cause of all things. See also the fourth

Witness, and the first begotton of the dead, and the pri of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, a washed us from our sins in his own blood." In this ver the great attribute of mercy through the Redeemer, and mediatorial office are beautifully described; and in the lowing verse, the highly exalted state and privilege of a t believer is given in the most lively colors : "For Redeemer hath made them kings and priests unto God his Father- to him be glory and dominion forever ever, Amen. Behold he cometh with clouds, and every shall see him, and they which pierced him; and all kindr of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, ame Through the whole of this book, we shall find mank divided into three parts. First, the heavenly-minded, or th who place their affections on things above. Second, earthly-minded, who have a form of godliness, but are ig rant of its power. Third, the sea, which comprehends heathen and infidel or pagan world, which knows not G and is the major part of the human race, as the sea is of earth. It is, therefore, to the second class that this ve must be applied; for, first, the Redeemer cometh with clo or appears in an obscure manner to them. Secondly, every eye shall see him." They shall see, but shall not ceive as did the incorrigible Jews the nature and effic of a Savior's love. Thirdly, " And they also which pier him." This includes the wicked Jews, who consented to death; but more particularly the nominal Christians, crucify him afresh, and put him to open shame, by t ungodly deeds. And, fourthly, "All kindreds of the e shall wail because of him." It is plain from this last cla that the earthly-minded and carnal, who are lovers of pl ure more than lovers of God, shall wail and lament w they are cast into outer darkness. Lastly, "Even so, ame shows their doom to be inevitable. "I am Alpha and Ome the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is,