There in heaven John sobbed great tears and cried.
Then, “Weep not,” one of the elders replied:
“The secrets of the scroll can be unveiled,”
“for the Lion of Judah has prevailed.”
Before them stood a Lamb so clear and plain
pierced and looking as though it had been slain.
Then the Lamb took the scroll as angels sang
and throughout heaven this great chorus rang.
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There in heaven John sobbed great tears and cried.
Then, “Weep not,” one of the elders replied:
“The secrets of the scroll can be unveiled,”
“for the Lion of Judah has prevailed.”
Before them stood a Lamb so clear and plain
pierced and looking as though it had been slain.
Then the Lamb took the scroll as angels sang
and throughout heaven this great chorus rang.
......