His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
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The churches receive their light from Christ and the gospel, and hold it forth to others. They are golden candlesticks; they should be precious and pure; not only the ministers, but the members of the churches; their light should so shine before men, as to engage others to give glory to God.
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This thought runs through Revelation 1:14-18.