[125] Rev. iv. 4.
[126] A chasm is shown in the cave, from which it is said the voice in the Revelation proceeded.
[127] Rev. iv. 6. I follow the best expositors in making those appearances (translated "beasts") the higher order of angels.
[128] Rev. v. 2.
[129] The book would be utterly and for ever sealed, but for our Lord Jesus Christ.
[130] Quails and rock pigeons are the only land-birds on the island, as there are no bushes.
[131] The islands of the Ægean are divided into the Sporades and Clycades; Patmos is among the Sporades.
[132] Evodias succeeded St Peter as Bishop of Antioch; Ignatius, disciple of St John, succeeded Evodias (Eusebius).
[133] The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch.
[134] "And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel" (1 Kings xviii. 42).