On the Lord’s day, John, in spirit

On the Lord’s day

John

in spirit

Heard a voice and turned and saw

Seven lampstands brightly shining;

Of pure gold

divine

they were.

In the midst of them

appearing

He beheld the Son of Man

Ever for the churches caring

Tending God’s eternal plan.

His appearance

lo

how different

From the One John knew before.

Now He’s girt in golden raiment

Not the robe which then He wore.

Girt about the breasts and serving

He the priesthood fully bears;

Cherishing the lampstands dearly

He for all the churches cares.

Ancient One He is

yet fresher

Than the newly driven snow;

Eyes are as a flaming fire

Feet as burnished brass aglow.

Tender eyes that gazed at Peter

Now are as a burning flame;

And the voice that whispered

“Mary

”

Many waters now became.

John

once formerly reclining

On His breast

now fell as dead

When he saw Him thus in spirit

As He is

exhibited.

Lo

the Christ of Revelation!

See Him

thus intensified

That the lampstands

His expression

May be strengthened and supplied.