At the opening of the gospel dispensation, and at no other time; for then the glory of this dispensation, like the light of the sun, had just risen upon her; the former dispensation, which, like the moon, shone with a borrowed light, had just passed and lay beneath her feet.

And twelve inspired apostles, like a crown of twelve stars, graced the first organization of the gospel church.

To this period these representations can apply, but to no other.

The prophet antedates this period a little by referring to the time when the church with longing expectation was awaiting the advent into this world of the glorious Redeemer.
A man child here represented as the offspring of this woman, appears upon the stage.

This child was to rule all nations with a rod of iron, and was caught up to God and his throne.