therefore not accidental, but is assignable to the influence of the Holy Spirit throughout. The unity and continuity of the message of redemption confessedly depend upon His superintendence. Yet it may well be doubted that Peter’s purpose is to formulate a philosophy of revelation. The chief end in view is the consolation of his brethren who were paying a price for their Christian convictions. He would remind them of their favored position. “A salvation that prophets seek to understand and angels