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