4. Application of the Theory of the Trinal Fraction to the discovery of the meaning of the _Number of the Beast_ in the Revelation of John—Proof that the number 666 is the number of a Man—Its indication of _Spiritual_ and _Secular_ dominion—Of Tyranny and Persecution—Recent efforts to raise the Beast again to power—A warning to Protestants. We may just give another example of the application of this theory to the discovery of the meaning of a very much disputed number both in chronology and history. If we look into Mr. Cuninghame’s table, we find that the number 111 is the trinal fraction of 10; and if it be multiplied by the _mathematically perfect_ number 6, the number of blessing and cursing (Deut. xxvii. 12, 13) it will give the product 666, the number of the Beast (Rev. xiii. 18). Now, we have seen that the number 10, or 5 + 5, is a number indicated in the formation of man; it is also the base of the Denary system of numeration employed by all mankind; it is plain, therefore, that the number of the Beast, to which was also given “_a mouth_ speaking great things and blasphemies,” is thus discovered to be “_the number of a man_;” the _two fives_ indicating _both hands_, with which this human beast grasped at both _spiritual_ and _secular_ dominion over the saints of God. But, we know that when he attempted to use a _third_ and a _fourth_ five, by putting his feet upon their necks, and trampling them under him, his wrath was mercifully restrained by a higher Power, and he lost _one five_, that is, _one hand_, even the _secular_ dominion! Nevertheless, we find that _now_ he is endeavouring to use _both hands_, and is making a mighty effort to recover strength in the “withered hand.” He has, however, been compelled to abandon the use of _the foot_, and to declare aloud to Christendom, not only that it is perfectly innocuous at present, but that it shall never be used again! Let Protestants beware; if once he recovers the use of the _lost hand_, he will be sure again to employ the _sleeping foot!_ The solution of the problem is due to the author, the commentary upon it is ours. For an extensive and curious application of this number in the true system of Chronology, see the “Supplement to the Scientific Chronology of 1839.”[37] CHAPTER VI. DEMONSTRATIONS OF THE SEPTUAGINT CHRONOLOGY. 1. Mr. Cuninghame’s application of the Lunisolar cycles and Septenary periods to the settlement of chronological questions—The Septuagint proved to be the _exact truth_ by a complex harmony of scientific time—His “Synopsis of Chronology” recommended.