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once again, under the vials, history is retraversed. Then follows the great Hallelujah of
19:, the marriage supper of the Lamb, and the riding forth of Christ as King of kings.
It will be seen that a great interval separates the trumpets from the vials, and there is
no possibility, so it appears to us, that the seventh trumpet which proclaims that the
kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of the Lord and of His Christ, can
develop into the seven vials which culminate in the judgment of Babylon. The order of
these seals and trumpets may be perceived more clearly if set out thus:--
A | The Six Seals. A series of judgments ending in wrath of the Lamb.
Heaven departs as a scroll.
B | Episode separating the seventh seal from the rest.
The 144,000 and the great multitude.
C | The Seventh Seal. Silence in heaven.
A | The Six Trumpets. A series of judgments characterized
by the affliction of "a third part".
B | Episodes separating the seventh trumpet from the rest.
The little book. The two witnesses.
C | The Seventh Trumpet. Christ proclaimed King.
So far there is a sequence of events which corresponds, but with chapter 12: we
commence something quite different. There is, however, a very marked connection
between the seven trumpets and the seven vials, which we must notice before we attempt
to go further.
Trumpets.
Vials.
(Partial, not complete,
(The last plagues.
mercy still holding back).
In these the fury of God completed).
FIRST.
FIRST.
On the earth fire and blood. Third part trees
On the earth grievous sore on worshippers of
and all grass burnt up.
the beast.
SECOND.
SECOND.
On the sea. Third part became blood. Third
On the sea. It (the sea) became as blood of a
part creatures died. Third part ships destroyed.
dead man. Every living creature died.
THIRD.
THIRD.
On the rivers and fountains. Third part smitten.
On rivers and fountains. All smitten. They
Third part wormwood.
become blood.
FOURTH.
FOURTH.
On sun, moon and stars. Third part smitten.
On the sun. men scorched.
Third part of day and night.
FIFTH.
FIFTH.
The Abyss opened. Darkness. Men tormented
The throne of the beast. Darkness. Men
5 months. King Appollyon.
gnawed their tongues for pain.
SIXTH.
SIXTH.
The river Euphrates. The four angels loosed.
The river Euphrates dried up. Way for kings of
Horsemen. Third part of men killed.
East prepared.
Three spirits like frogs.
Armageddon.
SEVENTH.
SEVENTH.
Voices saying. Kingship of Christ.
Into the air. Voice says, "It is done."