Himself than to the antitype of Goliath. This is strengthened by the quotation of

Psa. 8: in Heb. 2:, where it continues "but we see Jesus, . . . . . for the suffering of

death, crowned with glory and honour."

The dual ascription of "glory and strength" is found in Psa. 29: 1, and verse 2

continues, "give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name." Verse 3 says, "the voice of

the Lord is upon the waters, the God of glory thundereth," and verse 11 concludes with

the comforting assurance that He to Whom glory and strength is ascribed "will give

strength unto His people." As we read Psa. 29: and then read in Rev. 1: of the voice

that is like the sound of many waters (verse 15) and see the strengthening power of His

right hand (verse 17), we realize that the King of Psa. 29: is before us.

Psa. 96: introduces " a new song," and in verse 7 the "kindreds of the people" are

called upon to ascribe to the Lord "glory and strength," and to "say among the heathen

the Lord reigneth" (verse 10), "for He cometh, for He cometh to judge the earth"

(verse 13). We cannot help thinking of Rev. 1: 7, "behold He cometh with clouds."

The more we search and examine the O.T. prophecies, the more we realize the

culminating fulness of the words of Rev. 1: 6. The glory and strength thus ascribed is His

"unto the ages of the ages.'

There are three variations of this usage of "age." We have in Heb. 1: 8, "Thy throne,

O God, is unto the age of the age," in Eph. 3: 21, "The age of the ages," and Rev. 1: 6

"The ages of the ages." Just as we have the expression "King of kings," "Holy of

holies," "Servant of servants," "Hebrews of Hebrews," "Pharisees of Pharisees," so we

have "Ages of ages," not merely an indication of length of time, but of superlative

excellence. During the ages that are to ensue, commencing as far as we can perceive with

the millennial reign, the glory and strength of them will be ascribed unto the Lord. Here

we see Him crowned with glory and honour, highly exalted, and given the Name that is

above every name. This enables us to look beyond the conflict of earth to the peace that

shall come, with confident expectancy. To this glorious ascription of praise heaven adds

its first apocalyptic Amen. The use of this word "Amen" in Revelation is suggestive.

We find it used in three connections. It follows:--