The earth has gone, the heavens too;

Behold our God’s made all things new!

The eyes are wiped of every tear;

No entrance found for pain or fear.

 

All evil banished, no more sea;

The former things – passed memory.

The holy, new Jerusalem,

A city made from gold and gem.

 

More impressive than this place,

Beholding now my Saviour’s face.

The street of gold cannot compare;

The Lamb of God- my Jesus fair!

No light, no lamp, no sun required;

No watch or clock or time expired.

Heaven’s one resplendent theme-

The King of kings who reigns supreme!

 

The pearly gates, foundation square;

All kings and nations enter there.

The tree of life is yielding fruit;

The leaves – a healing attribute.

 

The name of God upon their heads;

Christ and church, the newlyweds.

Saints from every age and time,

Conversing sweet with praise sublime.

 

More impressive than this place,

Beholding now my Saviour’s face.

The street of gold cannot compare;

The Lamb of God, my Jesus fair!

No light, no lamp, no sun required;

No watch or clock or time expired.

Heaven’s one resplendent theme-

The King of kings who reigns supreme!

 

~ By Daniel Kriss, May 28, 2018

(On the celebration of 29 years in Christ)