ACC ~ Revelation 7 v15

CHRISTIANS SERVE GOD AT ALL TIMES. PRIMASIUS: Before the throne of God is the church, in whose “heart he has placed ways to go up in the valley of tears to a place which he has established.” They serve him day and night, that is, in times of prosperity and in times of adversity. They are regarded as a “temple” who are said to serve in the temple, just as [they are regarded as] a throne. Therefore, it continues, “And he who sits upon the throne will dwell among them.” The soul of the righteous is the seat of wisdom. However, wisdom is Christ, and Christ is truly God. COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 7.15.

THE REMEMBRANCE OF GOD BY THE SAINTS. OECUMENIUS: These will serve God forever, while God dwells among them. Indeed, one of the saints said that this dwelling of God is the never-ending remembrance of [God] which remains in the souls of the saints. Rightly, then, does God dwell with those who “serve him day and night.” COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 7.9-17.

THOSE WHO SUFFER WITH CHRIST WILL ALSO REIGN WITH HIM. ANDREW OF CAESAREA: Blessed are those who through temporary sufferings receive the fruit of eternal rest, and by suffering with Christ also reign with him and serve him continuously. In this passage, the words “day and night” indicate the absence of cessation or end, for then there will be no night. Rather, there will be one day which is illumined by the Sun of righteousness, not by the sun that we see with our eyes. In like manner, night refers to the hidden and deep mysteries of knowledge, while day refers to the mysteries that are open and easily obtained. “His temple” is the entire creation, which is being renewed through the Spirit, but especially those who have preserved the living and unquenchable gift of the Spirit, for among them he has promised to dwell and to walk. COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 7.14-15.

TO PRAISE GOD. BEDE: To be continuously present at the praises of God is not a laborious servitude but a servitude that is pleasant and desirable. “Day and night,” indeed, do not exclusively signify the vicissitude of time, but typologically [they signify] its perpetuity. HOMILIES ON THE GOSPELS 1.10.

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