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Because Christ ascended into heaven for this end, that He might there appear as Head of His Church, by whom the Father governs all things.

Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto Him. 1 Pet 3, 22.

Eph. 1, 20—23. John 5, 22. 23. Ps. 110, 1. Matth. 26, 64.

First, that by His Holy Spirit He sheds forth heavenly gifts in us, His members; then, that by His power He defends and pre­serves us against all enemies.

Wherefore He saith, When He ascended up on high, He led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. Eph. 4, 8.

And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. John 10, 28.

Ps. 110, 1. 2. 1 Cor. 15, 25. 26.