New Jerusalem Blues

(oooh-mmmmm) 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,

symbolizing chaos and separation ceased,

A complete renewal, a promise of perfect peace released.

The holy city, new Jerusalem,

descends, prepared as a bride,

Beautifully adorned for her husband,

forever at God's side.

A loud voice from heaven proclaims God's dwelling with man,

"They shall be His people,

and God Himself shall be present,

as planned. 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,

without spend.

He that overcomes shall inherit all things sublime,

I will be his God,

and he shall be My child for all time.” But the fearful,

unbelieving, abominable, and sinful

Have their part in the lake

burning with fire, full,

and brimstone dreadful. Loving God,

fill our hearts with hope,

Comfort us with the assurance that every tear will be wiped away.

Amen. (ahhhhh, yeah)