11. Nine. His appearance as the Sun shining in his strength (Rev. 1:16). The Lord is described by various names (Rev. 1:5). The representation of Him as the Word (Rev. 1:13-18). If any one will open the door, I will come in to him (Rev. 3:20). Honor was given to the Lord from the Word, while He opened the seals of the book, by many animals and elders, and by every creature (Rev. 5:9-14). That no one can interpret the Word, and teach truths from it, except the Lord, is meant by the Lamb opening the seals of the book (Rev. 5:1 seq., and 6). The Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them to living fountains of water (Rev. 7:10, 16, 17). They are virgins who follow the Lamb whithersoever He goeth (Rev. 14:4). An angel flying in the midst of heaven having the everlasting gospel (Rev. 14:6). Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth (Rev. 14:13). Behold a white cloud, and one sitting upon the cloud like unto the Son of man (Rev. 14:14). Great are Thy works, Lord God Almighty, just and true are Thy ways, O King of saints. Who shall not glorify Thy name, for Thou only art holy; therefore all nations shall come and adore before Thee, for Thy judgments are made manifest (Rev. 15:3, 4). The Lamb is Lord of lords and King of kings, and they that are with Him are called, and chosen, and faithful (Rev. 17:14; 19:16). Having the testimony of Jesus. The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy (Rev. 19:10). That the Word will be opened by the Lord is meant by the white horse, for He that sitteth upon it is called the Word of God (Rev. 19:10-16). Behold the tabernacle of God is with men; He will dwell with them (Rev. 21:3). The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. The glory of God will lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof (Rev. 21:22, 23; 22:5). The throne of God and of the Lamb (Rev. 22:3). That He it is who is, and was and is to come, Alpha and Omega (Rev. 1:4, 8, 11; 2:8; 11:17; 21:6; 22:13).