strength Observe that our Lord is spoken of as coming in His glory, and as at the same time taking vengeance in flaming fire on those who do not know God and who do not obey the gospel. This is a note of great terror to all those who are ignorant of God and wickedly unbelieving concerning His Christ. Let them take heed, for the Lord will gain glory by the overthrow of His enemies, and those who would not bow before Him cheerfully shall be compelled to bow before Him abjectly. They shall crouch at