New Jerusalem Rising

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.

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.

(ooh, 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.

Loving God, fill our hearts with hope

And comfort us with Your eternal presence,

Amen. (mmmmm-hmm)