And I saw the seven angels who stood before God; and to them were given seven trumpets.
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Bede
AD 735
eagle: The voice of this eagle daily flies through the mouths of eminent doctors in the Church, when they announce that the cruelty of and the day of judgment will come with all the severity to those who are lovers of the earth; while they say, "In the last days perilous times will be at hand, and men will be lovers of themselves;" and below, "men corrupt in mind, reprobate concerning the faith;" and in another place, "Then will the wicked one be revealed, who opposes and exalts himself above all that is called God, or is worshipped;" and again, "The day of the Lord will so come, as a thief in the night; for when they shall say, peace and security, then sudden destruction comes upon them."
