Revelation 6:17

REFLECTIONS

Methinks I would wait in silent humble adoration, while my God and Savior opens the seals one by one, to make known to his Church the mysteries of his kingdom. And while I hear the voice of invitation, come and see! oh! for the Lord that calls to give grace also to hear, that I may understand those prophecies of our God.

Precious Lord Jesus! IS it not thou that I behold, going forth on the white horse crowned with victory, conquering, and to conquer? And do I not hear thee say, and my soul makes her cheerful responses to the same; As for those that will not I should reign over them, bring them hither, and slay them before me! Yes, Lord, the red horse of blood, and the black horse of famine, and the pale horse or death, with hell in the rear, are suitable to follow in the execution of thy judgments.

I bless my God for unfolding to his Church, the precious view of the souls under the Altar, beseeching the Lord, to avenge their blood on their enemies. May I learn many a sweet lesson here from! And when at any time, I am impatient under exercises, waiting for answers to prayer, here may I look up and learn, how to explain all seeming difficulties. If Jesus deferred the answer to them, how shall I complain? I here discover, that delay is not denial. There is a set time to favor Zion. And learn, O my soul, a sweeter lesson still. Abel's blood called for vengeance. The martyrs of my God plead to be avenged. But Jesus's blood for mercy. Oh what a thought to comfort a poor sinner!

Lord! what an awful account this Chapter closeth with, of those apostates under the sixth seal, and every other who deny Christ's Godhead, and cause even sun, moon, and stars to blush at their foul ingratitude. Surely their judgment is just. For to whom can they look for salvation, while they deny his power who alone can save. Think then my soul of thy safety and happiness, in having Christ for thy portion! Precious Lord Jesus, say to my soul, fear not, I am thy salvation!