...same events. This may soon be made evident. At the opening of the first seal (vi. 2.) St. John says, " I saw, and behold, a white horse : and he that sat...him, and he went forth, conquering and to conquer." This image can only be applied to a prosperous time of Christianity, viz. that of its first diffusion....

...present seal, the extension of the kingdom of the Redeemer is exhibited to us. The apostle beheld " a white horse, and he that sat on him had a bow ;...him, and he went forth, conquering and to conquer." It is the blessed Saviour who is here presented with traits, similar to those by which he is painted...

...soon be made evident. At the opening of the first seal (TÍ. 2.) St. John says, " I saw, and be. hold, a white horse : and he that sat on him had a bow,...him, and he went forth, conquering and to conquer." This image can only be applied to a pros* perous time of Christianity, viz. that of its first diffusion....

...of your intelligent readers. Chap. vi. 1, 2: "And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and 1 heard as it were the noise of thunder, one of the...saying, Come and see. And I saw, and behold a white (Xiwwc) horse: and he that sat on him had a bow ; and a crown was given unto him : and he went forth...

...as going out in the ministry of the gospel, which was then newly embraced by that Prince ; " Beholp* a white horse, and he that sat on him had a bow, and a crown was given unto him, aind he went forth conquering and to conquer." Yea, whereas there are sundry modes * Acts v. 38. 39....

...completely armed, and skilful in the use of every weapon. Thus a prince is portrayed, Rev. vi. 2. ' I saw, and behold a white horse, and he that sat on...him ; and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.' The conquests of Messiah are either those of his word over sin, or those of his arm over the persecuting...

...that the verse in the 6th chapter of the Revelations, which is as follows, applied to himself:— " And I saw and behold a white horse ; and he that sat...given unto him : and he went forth conquering and to conquer.1' Gustavus IV. possessed some skill BB a practical painter. AtGripsholm he drewa picture of...

...elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever. CHAP. VI. The seven seals opened. ND I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I...thunder, one of the four beasts, saying, Come and see. 2 And I saw, and behold, a white horse : and he that SRt on him had a bow ; and a crown was given unto...

...symbolical description much more like the glory of that period. " And I saw, and bebold a white hone: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given...him : and he went forth conquering and to conquer." The victory over Antichrist has not been yet fully achieved, but conquests have been constantly made...

...same subject thus represented. " And I saw, and behold a white horse ; * Daniel vii. 13,. 14, 68 " and he that sat on him had a bow ; and a crown " was given unto him : and he went forth con" quering and to conquer*." In these passages we have the inauguration of the Eternal Heir of Omnipotence...