orchidee

Multitudinous Marvellings

Tune: Sine Nomine

(\'For all the saints\')

For All Saints Day - Nov 1st.

Revelation 7 v.9-17

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John did behold, and lo, great multitude

No man could number them, he did them view

They of all nations, tribes, languages, true

Alleluia, Alleluia!

 

They stood before the Lamb, and there His throne

Clothed in white robes, palms in hands, to Him known

Their allegiance e\'er be to Him alone

Alleluia, Alleluia!

 

They cried with loud voice, saying, Salvation

To our God, praise and worship from each one

He sits upon the throne, the Lamb His Son

Alleluia, Alleluia!

 

All angels round about the throne did stand

Elders, four beasts joined with all of each land

Fell on face, worshipped God, strong  His hand* (*Spirit)

Alleluia, Alleluia!

 

They said, Amen, Blessing and glory be

Wisdom, thanksgiving, honour, power we

Give unto God ever, He Almighty

Alleluia, Alleluia!

 

One elder said to John, Who are these, Who?

John said, \'Tis true sir, that you know, you do

Elder said, They tribulation came through

Alleluia, Alleluia!

 

They have washed their robes in the cleansing flood

Of the Lamb, they made white now by His blood

They serve God e\'er, salvation understood

Alleluia, Alleluia!

 

God on the throne shall dwell among them, see

No hunger, thirst, or harm shall to them be

The Lamb\'s presence they have eternally

Alleluia, Alleluia!

 

And He shall feed them, and shall lead them to

Living fountains of waters, there anew

Their thirst quenched, all tears be wiped away too

Alleluia, Alleluia!