* A description of the heavenly state, under the figures of the water
and the tree of life, and of the throne of God and the Lamb. (1-5) The
truth and certain fulfilling of all the prophetic visions, The Holy
Spirit, and the bride, the church, invite, and say, Come. (6-19) The
closing blessing. (20,... [ Continue Reading ]
1-5 All streams of earthly comfort are muddy; but these are clear,
and refreshing. They give life, and preserve life, to those who drink
of them, and thus they will flow for evermore. These point to the
quickening and sanctifying influences of the Holy Spirit, as given to
sinners through Christ. Th... [ Continue Reading ]
6-19 The Lord Jesus spake by the angel, solemnly confirming the
contents of this book, particularly of this last vision. He is the
Lord God faithful and true. Also by his messengers; the holy angels
showed them to holy men of God. They are things that must shortly be
done; Christ will come quickly,... [ Continue Reading ]
20,21 After discovering these things to his people on earth, Christ
seems to take leave of them, and return to heaven; but he assures them
it shall not be long before he comes again. And while we are busy in
the duties of our different stations of life; whatever labours may try
us, whatever difficu... [ Continue Reading ]