The Three Choirs of Angels that we have been hitherto considering are the Angels of pure contemplation. Next to them come what are called the Regulative Choirs, who are engaged in the regulation of the general arrangements of God's Providence. The Dominations are the highest of these Regulative Choirs.

The lesson they teach is that to serve God is to reign. His service represents a dignity far greater than that of the highest and most glorious of earthly sovereigns. He who serves God is a king, a priest to God. If we are ambitious, here is an opportunity of the highest possible dignity for us.

They also teach that only those who serve God are fit to rule others. Obedience is a necessary qualification for a good superior. None are successful as rulers unless they have previously learned to obey and to be led by some higher guide than their own will and judgment. If I am in any position of authority, I must obey well those over me, if I am to rule well those beneath me.

They also proclaim the principle of true liberty. What tyranny worse than that of the French Revolution! What liberty more perfect than the liberty of Christ! To be subject to others does not mar our liberty, it only perfects it. To be subject to God is necessary to liberty. We must serve some one. It is a choice between being the servant of God, or the slave of the devil and of our own passions.