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the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.”
Revelation 5:12,
13
.
There the redeemed ones greet those who directed them to the
uplifted Saviour. They unite in praising Him who died that human
beings might have the life that measures with the life of God. The
conflict is over. All tribulation and strife are at an end. Songs of
victory fill all heaven, as the redeemed stand around the throne of
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God. All take up the joyful strain, “Worthy is the Lamb that was
slain” and hath redeemed us to God.
“I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number,
of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before
the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms
in their hands; and cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our
God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.”
Revelation
7:9, 10
.
“These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have
washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Therefore are they before the throne of God, and serve Him day and
night in His temple: and He that sitteth on the throne shall dwell
among them. They shall hunger no more, neither thirst any more;
neither shall the
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;
Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty!
God over all, who rules eternity.
Holy, holy, holy! Angels adore Thee,
Casting down their bright crowns around the glassy sea;
Thousands, and ten thousands worship low before Thee,
Which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
Holy, holy, holy! Though darkness hide Thee,
Though the eye of man thy great glory may not see;
Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee,
Perfect in power, in love and purity.
Reginald Heber.