They were afraid. —The supernatural appearance terrified them. Compare the feelings of Ezekiel (Ezekiel 1:18) and St. …

And when Aaron and all the children of Israel saw Moses ,
&c.] Who very probably met him at the bottom of the mount;…

Near and spiritual communion with God improves the graces of a renewed and holy character. Serious godliness puts a luster on a person's countenanc…