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Emblems of our Lord 



I. Councillors of the Most High, who con- 

 sist of: — 



1. Seraphim, represented as covered all 



over Avith eyes. 



2. Cherubim, standing on wheels, and each 



one having six wings. 



3. Thrones, represented with a throne or 



tower. 



II. Governors, who rule the stars and regulate 



the universe : — 



4. Dominations, represented with a sword, 



triple crown, and sceptre. 



5. Virtues, in complete armour, carrying a 



battle-axe with a pennon flying from it, 

 or a crown and censer. 



6. Powers, binding or beating devils, or 



holding a baton. 



III. Messengers of God's will : — 



7. Princedoms or principalities, in full ar- 



mour, holding a lily. 



