The Devil and the Beast
The dragon is the devil and the
Roman Empire is symbolized by
A beast which was like a leopard
With bear’s feet and a lion’s mouth.
The Empire has the catlike vigilance,
The craft and cruelty of the leopard
Ready to spring upon its prey, and
Strength of a bear to squeeze to death.
The Empire is like a lion whose roar
Terrifies the flock. The symbolism
Suits Rome in its attack upon the
Christian Church. It is anti-God.
The dragon gave authority and
Power to the beast and men worshipped
It, and asked who is like the beast
And who can make war against him?
The devil is always looking for a
Hand to use. In this world a man
And a nation have the choice between
Satan and the instrument of God.
Next Poem Index of
Poems
(c) Rex H. Henderson 2003 - All poems are copyrighted by Rex
H. Henderson and are used by permission.
-
Joy and Sorrow
- Measuring the Temple
- The Two Witnesses
- Things to Come
- Mother and Her Child
- The Forces at War
- War in Heaven
- Devil and the Beast
- Christian’s Only
Weapons
- The Second Beast
- The Father’s Own
- The Imitation of Christ
- Angels Bring Good
Tidings
- A Voice from Heaven
- The Harvest of Judgment
- The Victors of Christ
- The Song of Victory
- Unapproachable
Glory
- Retributive Justice
- Satan’s Recruiting
Agents
- Armageddon
- The Seventh Bowl
- Rome
Becomes a Harlot
- Vision
in the Wilderness
- The
Scarlet Woman
- Beast
the Harlot Rode
- The
Fall of Babylon
- The
Final Desolation
- The
Rejoicing Saints
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