In their respective positions of honor stand forth the cherubim and seraphim; and in the midst of all stands the Christ.

Jesus Christ the blessed and faithful one, as the great victor now looks back over his work and 'sees the travail of his soul and is satisfied' with the happy results.
Standing by his side is his glorious bride, who for a thousand years has been the recipient of the exceeding riches of the grace of God through her beloved Head, and who will now enjoy these favors to endless ages.
Her bridesmaids, 'the virgins her companions who follow' and serve her, are there, performing their divinely assigned functions.

Above all stands the great Jehovah God, whose wisdom planned it all and whose loving kindness has been showered upon the multitude of his creatures.
Joy fills his blessed heart.

His plan, as he foreknew it would be, is a grand success.
[624]It is an entrancing scene! It is the appropriate time for the Hallelujah chorus.

The stage is set.