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Chapter 62—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 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,
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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
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