the lamp shall no more be lighted in thee; the bridal-song shall be heard there no more: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; all nations were seduc'd by thy enchantments.

let us rejoyce, and triumph, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the lamb is come, and his spouse is already adorn'd.

Then I saw heaven opened, and a white horse appear'd; and he that sat upon him was called the faithful and the true: in righteousness he judges and makes war:

his eyes were as a flame of fire, on his head were many crowns: and a name inscrib'd which no one comprehended, but himself:

and the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles in his favour, by which he seduc'd those that had received the mark of the beast, and those that worshipped his image. these were both cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.

Then I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose presence the earth and the heaven fled away, so that they disappear'd.

it blaz'd with the glory of God: her luminary was like that of a brilliant, even like a jasper, as transparent as crystal.

her walls were large and high; the gates were twelve; and at the gates twelve angels, with the names of the twelve tribes of the children of Israel inscrib'd thereon.

He subjoin'd, "don't seal the prophetic discourses of this book: for the time draws nigh.

"but without are the execrable, the poisoners, the licentious, the murderers, the idolaters, and all who are pleas'd with, or practise deceit.

at which they were exceedingly concern'd, and began every one of them to ask, Lord, is it I?

Jesus said to him, friend, what are you come about? when the others advancing, seized upon Jesus, and secur'd him.

but all this was to be done, in pursuance of what the prophets had predicted. then all the disciples abandon'd him, and fled.

but they found none: and though many false witnesses came, it was not found sufficient. at last there came two false witnesses, who charg'd him with saying,

Jesus reply'd, I am: moreover I declare to you, within a while ye shall see the son of man sitting on the right hand of God, and coming on the clouds of heaven.

what is your opinion? they reply'd, he deserves to die.

but when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he return'd no answer.

but he made no answer to any thing he said, so that the governor was very much surpriz'd.

therefore when they were assembled, Pilate said to them, who would you have releas'd? Barabbas, or Jesus, who is called Christ?

at this all the people cry'd out, "his blood be on us, and on our children."

Then he released to them Barabbas: but he order'd Jesus to be scourged, and delivered up to be crucified.

and having stripp'd him, they put on him a scarlet robe.

and cry'd, you that could destroy the temple, and rebuild it in three days, now save thy self: if thou art the son of God, come down from the cross.

he relied upon God; if he be such a favourite, let God then deliver him: for he us'd to say he was the son of God.

Now from the sixth hour to the ninth, the whole land was cover'd with darkness.

immediately one of them ran to fetch a spunge, which they steep'd in vinegar, and fastning it to the end of a stick, they presented it to him, to drink:

while the rest cry'd, now let us see whether Elias will come to save him.

but Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and then expir'd.

now the centurion, and they that were with him, to guard Jesus, having observ'd the earthquake, and all that had happened, were under great apprehensions, and said, certainly this was the son of God.

And several women were there who look'd on at a distance, and had followed Jesus from Galilee, to assist him with their service.

teaching them to observe every thing which I have enjoin'd you: and be assured I shall be always with you to the end of the world.

accordingly, John baptized in the desart, and preach'd the baptism of repentance, for the remission of sins.

all Judea, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, went out to meet him, and having confess'd their sins, he baptized them in the river Jordan.

presently after the spirit convey'd him into the desart.

"the time, said he, is accomplish'd, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel."

at which they were all so amazed, that they ask'd one another, what's the meaning of all this? what new doctrine is here? for he commands with authority even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.

And there came a leper to him, who fell on his knees, and thus address'd him, "if you will, you can heal me."

Jesus then mov'd with compassion, held out his hand, and touching him, said, I will, be thou healed.

and while he was speaking, the leprosy left him in an instant, and he was cur'd.

but as soon as he was gone, he began freely to talk of it, and blazed it about every where, so that Jesus could not go publickly into the city any more, but stay'd in the out parts, which were not much frequented, where people came to him from every quarter.

when the Scribes and Pharisees saw him eating with such a crew, they ask'd his disciples, what's the meaning that he is so familiar with people of such a wretched character?

It was customary for the Pharisees, and the disciples of John, to fast; they came therefore and ask'd him, why do John's disciples, and the Pharisees fast so frequently, and not your disciples?

indeed no man ever sews a piece of new cloth on an old garment: because the new piece that is patch'd on, draws the old, and rends it still worse.

Another time, as he was going through the corn-fields on the sabbath-day, his disciples as they pass'd along began to pluck the ears of corn.

but he replied, have ye never read what David, and the rest of the company did, when they were press'd with hunger?

how he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar, who was afterwards high-priest, and did eat the shew-bread, giving some of it likewise to the company, though the law allow'd no body to eat of it but the priests.

and he ask'd them, is it allowed to do good, or to do mischief on the sabbath-days? to save life, or to kill? but they were very silent.

then he looking with indignation at those about him, being concern'd at their disingenuous perverse temper, he said to the man, stretch out your hand, which he did, and his hand become sound.

upon this the Pharisees withdrew, and immediately enter'd into a conspiracy with the Herodians to take away his life.

wherefore, to avoid the inconveniences of the crowd, he order'd his disciples to get a small vessel ready to attend him.

these were Simon, whom he sirnam'd Peter, James the son of Zebedee,

After this they went into an house, and the crowd press'd again upon them, so as to hinder them from taking their meal.

no one can enter into a strong man's house, and plunder his goods, unless the man be first secur'd.

this was in answer to their saying, he was influenc'd by an impure spirit.

He answer'd, who is my mother? who are my brothers?

he answered, you are admitted into the secret of the gospel-dispensation: but to unbelievers every thing is couch'd in parables; because,

they who receiv'd seed by the wayside, are those in whom the word is sown, who no sooner have heard it, but satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in their hearts.

for there is nothing conceal'd but what shall be made manifest: nor was any thing kept secret, but in order to be divulged.

however he takes his repose by night, or is employ'd by day, the grain shoots up and grows without his inspection.

his stile in publick was figurative, but he explain'd every thing to his disciples in private.

when they had dismiss'd the people, the bark he was in, set sail, in company with other small barks.

whilst Jesus was at the stern, asleep on a pillow: upon which they awak'd him, crying out, master, have you so little concern to let us sink? then he rose,

for having been often bound with fetters and chains, he had wrench'd his chains, and broke his fetters, so that no body could tame him.

and when the eye-witnesses had related what had pass'd with respect to the demoniack, and to the swine:

so Jesus went with him, attended by a great crowd, that press'd about him.

then the woman, conscious of what had been effected in her, came trembling with fear, and falling down before him, confess'd the whole truth.

upon which they fell a laughing: however, having turned them all out, and taking with him the father and the mother of the damsel, and those that had accompany'd him, he entred in where the damsel was lying.

but he strictly charged them not to mention it to any one, and order'd something should be given her to eat.

when the sabbath was come, he preach'd in the synagogue, to the great astonishment of many, who upon hearing his discourse, said, how came he by all this? what strange endowment of knowledge is this, that he should work such miracles?

but Jesus said to him, a prophet is never despis'd, except in his own country, among his own kindred, and in his own family:

he order'd them to take nothing for their journey, but a single staff, no scrip, no bread, nor money in their purse:

then they departed, and call'd upon all to repent.

for Herod had given orders to seize John, and had confin'd him in prison, to gratify Herodias, his brother Philip's wife, whom he had married;

which Herodias resented, and form'd a design against his life, but could not execute it;

however, a favourable opportunity happen'd for her, upon Herod's making an entertainment the birth-night, for all the great officers of the court, and army, and persons of the first distinction in Galilee.

for Herodias made her appearance there, and danc'd with such an engaging air in the eye of Herod, as well as of all the company, that the king thus addrest himself to the young lady, "ask of me whatever you please, and it shall be granted."

at this the king was exceedingly concern'd; however, in regard to his oath, and to those who were at table with him, he would not refuse her;

but immediately dispatch'd the proper officer with orders to bring the head of John the Baptist.

of which John's disciples being inform'd, they came to fetch his corps, which they laid in a sepulchre.

so that when Jesus landed, he found there a numerous assembly: which rais'd his compassion, because they were like so many sheep straggling without a pastor. whereupon he gave them various instructions.

but as the day was far advanc'd, his disciples came to him, and said, this is a desart place, and it is now late.

go see, said he, how many loaves you have: and having examin'd, they told him, five, and two fishes.

then he order'd the people to sit down in distinct companies upon the green grass.

Jesus then having taken the five loaves and the two fishes, look'd up to heaven and gave thanks; then breaking the loaves, he gave them to his disciples to distribute among the people: for whom he likewise divided the two fishes.

though the fragments of bread they took up, with what remain'd of the fishes, amounted to twelve baskets full;

the company that were entertain'd being about five thousand men.

perceived his disciples had much ado to bear up against the wind, which was contrary; about the fourth watch of the night, he came up, and would have pass'd by them.

and as soon as he was got aboard, the wind ceased; which still encreas'd their astonishment and admiration:

no sooner were they ashore, but the people, who presently perceiv'd it was Jesus,

when observing that some of his disciples were eating with profane hands, that is, without having wash'd them, they found fault.

for the Pharisees, and the Jews in general, in pursuance of their antient traditions, never eat till they have wash'd their hands up to their elbows.

the Pharisees, and Scribes therefore ask'd Jesus, why don't your disciples observe the tradition of the antients? why do they take their meals without washing their hands?

When he withdrew from the people into the house, his disciples ask'd him the meaning of that maxim.

because that does not enter into his heart, but into the belly, whence it is discharg'd, the purest part of the food being left for nutrition.

Jesus leaving that place, went towards the frontiers of Tyre and Sidon; and entring into a house, desired to let nobody know it; but he could not be conceal'd.

for a woman, whose child was possess'd with an impure spirit, having heard of him, found him out, and throwing herself at his feet,

Jesus therefore said to her, let the children first be satisfy'd; for it would not be decent to take the children's bread, and throw it to puppys.

she answer'd, true, Lord, yet puppys eat of the crumbs, which children drop under the table.

and his Ears were instantly opened, his tongue was loosen'd, and he spoke freely.

I am concern'd for this people, they have been with me now three days without having had any thing to eat.