Chains of Judgment

An angel descends from heaven,

holding in hand the key to the bottomless pit,

And a great chain,

imposing and fit,

Seizing the dragon, that old serpent called the Devil and Satan,

bound tight, He is cast into the pit,

shut up, sealed, for a thousand years,

no nations to incite.

For a thousand years,

the peace prevails, the tempter's deceit is no more,

Only for a little time released after,

to rally once more.

Thrones are set, and judgment is given,

Souls beheaded for Jesus’ witness live and reign,

unforgiven

by worldly driven.

Blessed and holy are those who share in this first resurrection divine,

Over them, the second death has no power,

a promise sublime.

Priests of God and of Christ,

they reign with Him a thousand years,

When the thousand years expire,

Satan’s final deceiving appears.

(reign with Him)

Released,

he goes forth

to deceive nations again,

Gog and Magog gather for battle,

upon the breadth of the plain.

Surrounding the beloved city,

the camp of the saints safe in God’s name,

But fire from God out of heaven devours them,

sealing their

shame.

Righteous God, draw us near to Your justice and mercy.

Help us to remain faithful.

Amen.

(oooh yeah)