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.
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: January 22nd, 2026 03:35
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.7.8.7.8.7. Similar to another recent poem from Revelation, but a different scene here.
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A most symbolic picture of metaphors for a man that claims not to understand them. Come on now Orchi you sly dog you been holding out on us here. I really liked this one Orchi it paints a word picture that could be hung in any cathedral and a hymn that could be sung by most any denomination. Lovely
Thank you SB. Of course, Fido added the footnotes, as he knows 99% of everything there is to know. lol.
Most welcome Orchi
Greetings to Fido? The fount of nearly all wisdom! lol.
Well done! I always feel like I'm back in school with you in the morning.
Thank you F. I aim to explain tricky things. No use writing a load of stuff if no one knows what I'm on about! But aww - why they say (do they say it?): 'No change there then for you'. lol.
Ochi, this is layered and quietly sharp. There’s real depth here, even as everything threatens to unravel…which is exactly when Popeyus, Obi, and Ol’ Tom kick the door in, socks in hand, glugging like prophets of nonsense. The fact that the poem survives that and The Baters roll into season 1,000,001 says a lot about its strength. Me...I'm swooning over here! 🤣 Brilliant chaos. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thank you T. Hope some tales don't unravel - don't answer that, i.e. don't unravel P & Co's tales. I see you were just about too, but a swoon came on, so you could tell us no more! lol.
LOL! What? I swooned? Again? Oh swoon!
Good one Orchi.
Thank you Gold.
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