* The first vial is poured out on the earth, the second on the sea,
the third on the rivers and fountains. (1-7) The fourth on the sun,
the fifth on the seat of the beast. (8-11) The sixth on the great
river Euphrates. (12-16) And the seventh on the air, when shall follow
the destruction of all anti... [ Continue Reading ]
1-7 We are to pray that the will of God may be done on earth as it is
done in heaven. Here is a succession of terrible judgments of
Providence; and there seems to be an allusion to several of the
plagues of Egypt. The sins were alike, and so were the punishments.
The vials refer to the seven trumpet... [ Continue Reading ]
8-11 The heart of man is so desperately wicked, that the most severe
miseries never will bring any to repent, without the special grace of
God. Hell itself is filled with blasphemies; and those are ignorant of
the history of human nature, of the Bible, and of their own hearts,
who do not know that t... [ Continue Reading ]
12-16 This probably shows the destruction of the Turkish power, and
of idolatry, and that a way will be made for the return of the Jews.
Or, take it for Rome, as mystical Babylon, the name of Babylon being
put for Rome, which was meant, but was not then to be directly named.
When Rome is destroyed,... [ Continue Reading ]
17-21 The seventh and last angel poured forth his vial, and the
downfal of Babylon was finished. The church triumphant in heaven saw
it and rejoiced; the church in conflict on earth saw it and became
triumphant. God remembered the great and wicked city; though for some
time he seemed to have forgott... [ Continue Reading ]