Jerusalem's Fire

John sees a new heaven and a new earth

For the first heaven and the first earth passed away,

devoid of mirth

There is no more sea,

chaos and separation ceased

A complete renewal, a promise of perfect peace released

God shall wipe away

all tears from their eyes There shall be no more death,

sorrow, crying, or pain despised For the former things

have passed away

In God’s eternal presence,

joy and life hold sway

He upon the throne declares,

“Behold, I make all things new”

These words faithful and true,

encompassing creation's view “It is done.

I am Alpha

and Omega, the beginning and the end

To him that thirsts,

will I give freely of the fountain of life's river”

No temple is needed,

the Lamb is the temple there

The glory of God lights the city,

the Lamb its light to share

No night, no need for sun or moon to shine

The nations walk in the light,

bringing glory into the divine

Loving God, fill our hearts with hope

Amen