1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| Revelation of John 7:17 | For the Lamb, which is in the midst of the throne, shall rule them, and shall lead them to the fountains of the waters of life, *and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes. Isaias 25:8.; Apocalypse 21:4. | The Lamb, which is in the midst of the throne, God and man, shall rule{ Ver. 17. Reget eos, poimanei, etc.|} them as a shepherd does his flock. By the Greek, And shall lead them unto fountains of living waters;{ Ver. 17. Ad vitae fontes aquarum, epi zoes pegas udaton; not zosas, as in some manuscripts.|} literally, to the fountains of life of waters; shall bless them with everlasting happiness. (Witham) --- He represents the happiness of the saints, under the idea of being exempt from all the wants and evils of this life. For we are not able, according to truth itself, to conceive the happiness that is prepared for us; wherefore we must content ourselves with considering what it is not, rather than what it is. He, nevertheless, seems to compare heaven to a temple or palace, in which we observe ministers and servants all in their proper order, his counsellors (if we may be allowed the expression) and friends seated in presence of their prince, and the souls of the just singing the praises of the Most High. (Car.) |