Chap. 14:8-20. 3. The fall of Babylon

BABYLON is doomed. Her fall precedes the coming of the Lord. It has both a civil and religious aspect, and is a mighty system permeating almost every other, spreading its influence among all nations and ranks. A terrible corrupting power, and dwelling in ease, luxury, and supported by the strength of nations, she now says in her heart, “I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.” But its loftiness must be laid low, its glitter pass away, its delusions exposed, and its adultery judged. Hence the announcement from heaven, “Babylon is fallen, is fallen, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.” Ah, how little do men think they are under a terribly deceiving power, when they take the intoxicating drink from the cup of this false system. So important a consideration is Babylon in the mind of God, that two chapters are occupied with its details, which we hope to consider in due time. Here her doom is simply announced.