961. (Verse 2) And the first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth. That this signifies manifestation of the state of the church in general, is evident from the signification of pouring out the vial upon the earth, as denoting manifestation of the state of the church in general, For by the seven angels is signified manifestation; and by the earth, the church, here as just above (n. 960).