for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and O death where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? SERMON XLVIII. The Song of the Redeemed. Rev. v. 9. -Thou hast reedeemed us to God, by thy blood, [out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation.] SERMON XLIX. 539 The Chorus of Angels. Rev. v. 12. Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing! SERMON L. The Universal Chorus.' Rev. v. 13. 556 [And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I, saying,] Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever ! 569 |