CROWNING WITH THORNS

"And they sung a new canticle, saying: Thou art worthy, O Lord, to take the book and to open the seals thereof: because thou wast slain and hast redeemed us to God , in thy blood, out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation : And hast made us to our God a kingdom and priests, and we shall reign on the earth" (Revelation 5:9-10, RHE). "And Peter opening his mouth, said: in very deed I perceive that God is not a respecter of persons. But in every nation , he that fearet

"The Lord bless thee , and keep thee. The Lord shew his face to thee , and have mercy on thee. The Lord turn his countenance to thee,...

"Thus also said God to Noe, and to his sons with him: Behold I will establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you: And...