...thought that St. John alludes to the Cerinthians, when he speaks to the Philadelphians, respecting them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie. Ben. iii. 9 ; see also Rev. ii. 9. And it is remarkable that Ignatius, writing to the same Philadelphians,...

...persecuting Jews. Rev. 3: 9. Behold I will make them of the synagogue of the unbelieving and persecuting Jews which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie, behold I will make them come and worship before thy feet. " 1 Peter 5: 8. Be sober, be vigilant because your adversary the...

...Revelation, 3rd chapter, 7th and 8th verses:—"And to the Angel of the church in Philadelphia write: 8. I know thy works; behold, I have set before thee an open door; and no man shall shut it, for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and has not denied my name."...

...true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth ; and shutteth, and no man openeth ; I know thy works : behold, I have set before...them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jens, and are not, but do lie ; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to...

...true, he that hath the key of David, he that opencth, and no man shutteth ; and shutteth, and no man openeth ; I know thy works : behold, I have set before...make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they arc Jews, and are not, but do lie ; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and...

...is true, He that hath the key of David, He that openeth and no man shutteth, and shutteth and no man openeth ; I know thy works ; behold, I have set before...hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.— Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation,...

...openeth." We have noticed the peculiar blessings bestowed upon this Church, and declared in the terms — " I know thy works ; behold, I have set before thee...and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name." We have seen the nature of the commendation here bestowed, and we have noticed the overthrow of those...

...* Verse 1. he hath opened mine eyes."* According to the same principle our text would read thus, " I know thy works : behold, I have set before thee...can shut it : for thou hast a little strength, and yet thou hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name." Of this passage I conceive we may justifiably...

...witness that there is a perfection in his religion, thus bearing the stamp of God on all perfeetness. " I know thy works : behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it." (Rev. iii. 8.) Besides the varied pleasures which ever and anon will, as at the sight of...

...encouraging us to trust, and not be afraid. The commendation of that church is very remarkable : ' Thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.1 The Lord graciously acknowledges in us those gifts which his hand alone bestowed. In ourselves...