Revelation - Seal Five

orchidee



Tune: Quam Dilecta

('We love the place, O Lord')

Revelation 6 v.9-11

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John saw opened fifth seal

Saw under altar still

Souls of them that were slain

Though life true did they gain

 

Slain for the word of God

Martyrs, this earth they trod

They gave testimony

Witnedssed to men bold, free

 

They cried with loud voice, See

How long, O Lord, holy

And true do you not judge

And our blood shed avenge?

 

They given robes of white

Beauteous to the sight

It was said to them, Wait

Rest little while [in] this state

 

Rest till fellow servants

They too be penitents

Some more brethren of lands

Woudl join the martyrs bands

 

 

 

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 11th, 2021 03:05
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hyln-poem in 6.6.6.6. metre. There are our 'How long's?' said or thought with spiritual/religious reference, or generally. Even martyrs here say 'How long?'.
  • Category: Spiritual
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  • orchidee

    There are seven seals in all. The first four fitted into one poem. There is more detail given for the other seals - number five here; numbers six and seven to follow.

  • dusk arising

    Can they all keep a ball in the air?

    • orchidee

      Thanks dusk. Yes lol.

    • Goldfinch60

      Good one Orchi.

      • orchidee

        Thanks Gold.



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