No problem, Pilgrim. I am glad to explain and to clarify my meaning whenever I am able. I told you that for many years I have considered my position more or less to be a sort of Amillennialism, but I probably should clarify that assertion by saying that, while I do generally agree with many in the Amil camp regarding a non-literal "thousand years" being taught in Revelation 20, and while I agree also concerning its nature &c.; yet I see this as a description which pertains only to the more spiritual aspect of what I think should actually be understood as a twofold picture.

In other words, I do suppose there is a spiritual sense in which Satan (was bound from deceiving the Gentiles (as he previously had), so that Christ might call his elect out from every nation (no longer as primarily being from among the Jews). But I do think that there was also a literal thousand-year period (which I suppose to have been from 1001 - 2001) that has more reference to a restriction upon openly pagan principles governing general society (in the west) as these might be enforced by the authority of the magistrates themselves. You still did have paganism in disguise governing many things, however, especially prior to the Reformation. This evidenced itself (to those who were discerning) in the great persecutions of the godly, among other things.

I think the height of the earthly (or more literalistic) Millennial blessings (being a by-product or outworking of the effects of the gospel) was between (about) 1637 and the 1830's. However, I question whether the personal experiences of grace along with its effects were not often greater in the earlier days (such as from Wickliffe until around Calvin's time), when the earthly situation was generally much worse for the saints. I think one of the benefits which goes along with noting a literal thousand years (as well as a more metaphorical Millennium) is having the additional tool by which to mark the passage of the times and seasons as we longingly look for Christ's appearing.

I just figured I should point this out, -so that I don't in any way mislead you or anyone else regarding my position.