the signe of the Son of man] Revelation 12:13. and Revelation 15:1. The pure and publike preaching of the Gospel of Christ, with great power and efficacie in the Church, Revelation 19:11. Or, the exceeding glory and majesty in heaven, which shall bear witnesse, that Christ, the Lord of heaven and earth, draweth neer to judge the world. all the tribes of the earth] All families and kinreds. An allusion to the Jews, who were divided into tribes. mourn] They shall be in such sorrow, that they shall smite on their brests, as Luke 18:13. or, on their thighs, as Jeremiah 31:19. out of horrour of heart, and confusion of face, by reason of those grievous judgements that shall come upon the world, for contempt and abuse of this Gospel. Or, for those great alterations at Christs coming to judgement. they shall see the Son of man] Revelation 1:7. At his last coming, sitting on the clouds, as on a throne of glory, chap. 25. 31. Acts 1:9; Acts 1:11. 1 Thess. 1. 17. with power] With all the heavenly angels attending him Thess. 4. 17. Chap. 16. 27. and 25. 31. glory] Visible brightnesse and fulgour.