it was characteristically part of himself—not particular subservient conduct. Both these parties are found at the judgment which closes the last three years and a half; but the last is found, not exactly in the same form, but, if I may so speak, in an exceedingly narrowed character; for the moral operations previous to the last critical period are very different from the conduct and its consequences which fill up that period, though the parties may be the same, and have just the same spirit really. The characters here are of much wider extent, having their description comprehensively given here, as Satan’s designs previously; the historical process of the Lord’s dealings follows. Special details of the objects and character of His judgments succeed. In chapter xv. as I have said, there is a new great sign seen in heaven. The description of the secret agency and the providential instruments on earth has finished. The gracious effects of divine grace and spiritual power, with open testimony and judgment, follow here.
The term “Mount Zion” does not positively take us out
saints; the other His enemy, as associated with the accepted remnant of the Jews at Jerusalem.
I see no reason to suppose that “they shall be given into his hand” (Dan. vii. 25.) means the saints, but rather times and laws.
