Lucifer in heaven, before his rebellion, was a high an exalted angel, next in honor to God’s dear Son. God’s dear Son had the preeminence over all the angelic host. He was one with the Father before the angels were created. Lucifer was envious of Christ, and gradually assumed command which devolved on Christ alone. He had been near the great Creator, and the ceaseless beams of glorious light enshrouding the eternal God had shown especially upon him. He thought how angels had obeyed his command with pleasurable alacrity. Were not his garments light and beautiful? Why should Christ thus be honored before himself?