Author: Michael Saward Hymnal: Singing the New Testament #245 (2008) Meter: 8.6.8.8.8.6 Topics: All Saints Day Lyrics: 1 The Son of Man has been revealed
as prophet, priest, and king;
with feet like bronze, with robes of gold,
his voice a mighty torrent bold,
his eyes aflame, his age untold,
in glory shimmering.
2 To John he spoke on Patmos isle,
"Write now of what shall be;
don't be afraid, for there is none
before me, or when all is done,
I hold the keys, the stars, the sun;
stand up and you shall see."
3 *[choose from verses below]
4 To seven churches thus he spoke,
and called on each to hear.
Our fears and failures he'll expose;
our opportunities he knows;
his grace and mercy overflows,
his victory is near.
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a) Ephesus:
His are the words of one on high
who holds the stars in space;
who calls his faithful to endure
and, by repentance, to secure
the food of life, serene and pure,
within God's holy place.
b) Smyrna:
His are the words of one on high
the first and last who lives,
who offers hope instead of fear,
the crown of life to those who hear,
his glorious presence ever near,
as one who freely gives.
c) Pergamum:
His are the words of one on high
who wields the two-edged sword.
He breaks the power of Satan's throne;
he judges sin among his own
and gives a name in secret known
to those who call him "Lord."
d) Thyatira:
His are the words of one on high
whose eyes are flaming fire.
He flings the faithless to the dust;
he pours his love upon the just.
The Morning Star is theirs, who trust
in Christ, their great desire.
e) Sardis:
His are the words of one on high
who rules the seven stars,
and when he comes, as comes a thief,
all unexpected, bringing grief,
some will be lost in sham belief,
while white-robed saints bear scars.
f) Philadelphia:
His are the words of one on high,
the holy one and true,
who gives the church an open door
and holds them safe in anguish sore,
who crowns the faithful who adore
his name, and city, new.
g) Laodicea:
His are the words of one on high,
all glorious his renown.
He scorns complacency and pride,
for hungry sinners he'll provide,
he offers gold, refined and tried;
creation's Source and Crown. Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20 Languages: English Tune Title: WITHINGTON
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