these two angels are so much alike that they are undoubtedly the same angels, seen under different aspects. In the tenth chapter, it is seen in the position of standing upon the sea and upon the earth, as if about to enter upon some important mission; in the fourteenth chapter, it is seen flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to them that dwell upon the earth. It does not say that the angel preaches the gospel himself; it says having the everlasting gospel to preach. The angel himself seems to be a means or agency by which the gospel is to be conveyed. Where did this angel fly to? To every nation and kindred and tongue and people. He is now assuming universal empire, "saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come: and worship Him that made heaven and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters."
Now, this agrees exactly with the second Psalm, when it said: "Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my
