all men most miserable. But now is Christ risen from the dead, and
become the firstfruits of them that slept.

Matt 28:18. And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is
given unto me in heaven and in earth.

Eph. 1:22. And hath put all things under his feet.

Rom. 8:34. Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea
rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who
also maketh intercession for us.

Mark 13:26. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds
with great power and glory.

II Cor. 5:10. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ;
that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to
that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

Matt. 24:44. Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think
not the Son of man cometh.

II Pet. 3:13. Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new
heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

READING.--The Death and Resurrection of Christ, Luke 23-24:9; and The
Ascension of Christ, Acts 1:1-11.