Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Holy Scriptures

The lamps were symbols of angelic spirits, always bi-illiant and ardent. There is an allusion to the candlestick with seven branches, which was in the temple.

St. Luke treats of the priesthood of Zachary in the commencement of his Gospel, and is thought to be symbolized by the calf, which was offered in sacri- fice.

The sublimity of the Gospel of St. John, who at once soars to the bosom of the Deity, has obtained for him the title of eagle.

G. P. "are:" but the imperfect is read in the Alexandrian and Vatican manuscript, and adopted by Baumgarten-Crusius. This doxology is expressive of the perfections of God the Creator, who of Himself is strictly entitled to the homage and praise of His creatures. He has in Himself all glory — He is all powerful ; and no one can add anything to His power or happiness. The glorified spirits acknowledge with deep awe His sanctity and majesty.