Tune: Regent Square
(\'Light\'s abode, celestial Salem\')
Revelation 7 v.9-15
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John beheld a great multitude
None could number them, he viewed
Many of all nations and tribes
Resplendent scene he describes
All peoples of all tongues stood there
Before the throne bright and fair
The throne of God and of the Lamb
Clothed in white robes to a man {1}
And with palm branches in their hands
Worship bring from all their lands
Saying with loud voice, Salvation
Blessings to God the great One
He who sits upon the throne, too
The Lamb also whom they view
And all the angels stood around
They there with elders, beasts {2}, {3}
Fell before throne on their faces
Worshipped God for His graces
Saying, Amen, Blessing, glory
Wisdom, thanksgiving e\'er be
And honour and power and might
Here in eternal realm\'s light
To our God for ever, ever
Amen, His reign fades never
They gathered there from each nation
Came forth from tribulation
Washed their robes and have made them white {4}
In blood of the Lamb, pure sight
For they forgiven, redeemed, free
Serve God now eternally
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{1} \'to a man\', i.e. every one.
{2} there are 24 elders round the throne.
{3} there are 4 living creatures or \'beasts\' around the throne.
{4} a symbolic picture, as blood usually stains.