And scarlet.—Seemed to have been faithful to the blood shed on Calvary.
And decked with gold.—Seemed to have been the repository of Truth Divine.
And precious stones.—Seemed to have included in her membership all the Lord's jewels.
And pearls.—Seemed to be the sure heir of all that the Lord purchased by His death.
18:17. For in one hour so great riches is come to nought.—In one short year, 1917-1918, the vast and complicated system of sectarianism reaches its zenith of power, only to be suddenly dashed into oblivion.—Rev. 18:10.
And every shipmaster.—Pilot (sky pilot), Greek.—Ezek. 27:27.
And [all the company in ships] EVERY ONE WHO SAILETH BY THE PLACE.—All the passengers.—Ezek. 27:29.
And sailors.—Mission workers.
And as many as trade by sea.—As many as work the sea, Greek. Salvation Army, Volunteers of America, and others who work solely among the masses not under religious restraint.
Stood afar off.—Realized that the old doctrines and the schemes for raising money would never work again.