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The Saints’ Reward
Then I saw a very great number of angels bring from the city
glorious crowns—a crown for every saint, with his name written
thereon. As Jesus called for the crowns, angels presented them
to Him, and with His own right hand, the lovely Jesus placed the
crowns on the heads of the saints. In the same manner the angels
brought the harps, and Jesus presented them also to the saints. The
commanding angels first struck the note, and then every voice was
raised in grateful, happy praise, and every hand skillfully swept over
the strings of the harp, sending forth melodious music in rich and
perfect strains. Then I saw Jesus lead the redeemed company to the
gate of the city. He laid hold of the gate and swung it back on its
glittering hinges and bade the nations that had kept the truth enter
in. Within the city there was everything to feast the eye. Rich glory
they beheld everywhere. Then Jesus looked upon His redeemed
saints; their countenances were radiant with glory; and as He fixed
His loving eyes upon them, He said, with His rich, musical voice,
“I behold the travail of My soul, and am satisfied. This rich glory
is yours to enjoy eternally. Your sorrows are ended. There shall be
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no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any
more pain.” I saw the redeemed host bow and cast their glittering
crowns at the feet of Jesus, and then, as His lovely hand raised them
up, they touched their golden harps and filled all heaven with their
rich music and songs to the Lamb.
I then saw Jesus leading His people to the tree of life, and again
we heard His lovely voice, richer than any music that ever fell on
mortal ear, saying, “The leaves of this tree are for the healing of the
nations. Eat ye all of it.” Upon the tree of life was most beautiful
fruit, of which the saints could partake freely. In the city was a most
glorious throne, from which proceeded a pure river of water of life,
clear as crystal. On each side of this river was the tree of life, and on
the banks of the river were other beautiful trees bearing fruit which
was good for food.
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