Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The bellows are burned, the lead is consumed of the fire; the founder melteth in vain: for the wicked are not plucked away.

Bible References

The founder

1 Peter 1:7
that the test of your faith (much more precious than that of gold, which is of a perishing nature, though proved by fire) may be found unto praise and honour and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ:
1 Peter 4:12
Beloved, be not amazed at the fiery trial among you which is to bring you to the test, as though something strange happened to you;