And before the Lamb.—“Since their hearts are loyal to the Redeemer, and since they maintain their faith in the precious blood and hold fast and do not deny the same, therefore the Lord Jesus, the Advocate, the Captain of our Salvation, who leads the Very Elect to glory through the steps of willing sacrifice, will lead these to a spiritual blessing—to perfection on a lower plane of spirit‐being—because they have trusted in Him and have not denied His name or His work.”—F. 169. Clothed with white robes.—“They let slip their opportunity for becoming members of the Bride; but they are, nevertheless, _virgins_, pure in their heart‐intentions.”—F. 127; Rev. 7:14. And palms in their hands.—“The palm is especially the symbol of _martyrdom_. The palm of martyrdom has become in the language of the Church, a classical and sacramental expression. In the diptychs, the acts of the martyrs, and the martyrologies, we read, ‘He has received the palm of martyrdom’—he has been crowned with the palm of the martyrs.” (McC.) Many of the martyrs of the Dark Ages were undoubtedly of the Great Company. 7:10. And [cried] THEY CRY with a loud voice.—In grand and happy chorus of exultant praise and thanksgiving over their final deliverance.—Rev. 19:1‐3. Saying, Salvation.—Our glorious and unmerited boon of life on so high a plane. To our God.—Be ascribed to Him as the Author.—Psa. 3:8. [Which sitteth] upon the Throne.—Jehovah.—Rev. 4:2; 5:13. And unto the Lamb.—The Tower of the Flock, Christ as the instrument of salvation.—Micah 4:8. 7:11. And all the angels.—The beautiful sons of the morning who shouted for joy in the dawn of earth’s creative week 48,000 years ago.—Job 38:7; Lu. 2:9‐14; Matt. 4:11; 28:2; F. 51. Stood round about the Throne.—With eager joy welcoming this new addition to the family of God. And about the elders.—The prophecies, many of which have pointed out this second and greater company. But notice the exquisite nicety of the Word of God and the Wisdom of our Father! Not _all_ the elders do mention the Great Company, and therefore the designation “four and twenty,” in this instance, is omitted. And the four beasts.—Justice, Power, Love and Wisdom. And fell before the Throne on their faces.—No wonder such humble characters “always behold the face of the Father.”—Matt. 18:10. And worshipped God.—There is no self‐seeking among the angels. When an angel appeared to Manoah and his wife, and Manoah sought to know his name, he left an everlasting lesson in his reply, “Why askest thou thus after my name, seeing it is secret?”—Judges 13:2‐23. 7:12. Saying, Amen.—So be it! We are not at all jealous. We are delighted to have these new helpers in the Heavenly realm. Blessing.—The praises and blessings of all who owe their existence to His goodness. And wisdom.—To continually and forever unfold some new and wonderful features of goodness and grace towards the work of His hands.