The manifoldness of Christ's dominion.
"On his head were many crowns." Crowns are man's emblems of the highest dignities and powers; and, in accommodation of our poor thoughts, Christ is here spoken of as having "many crowns." And truly he has many dominions.
I. THE DOMINION OF MATTER IS HIS.
1. Inorganic matter is under his control. Atoms, mountains, rivers, oceans, planets, suns, and systems. He controls the atoms; he heaves the ocean; he rolls the heavenly orbs along; he is the Master of all chemical and mechanical forces.
2. Organic matter is under his control.
II. THE DOMINION OF MIND IS HIS.
1. All mind in heaven. He inspires and directs all the hierarchies of celestial worlds.
2. All mind on earth. The thoughts, impulses, passions, and purposes of mankind are under his masterhood. He originates the good and controls the bad. How impious, how futile, how monstrously foolish, is it for man to oppose the great Redeemer! He does reign, he must reign, and will reign forever. He will reign over you, with your will or against your will.—D.T.