" After this I beheld, and lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations

and kindred and people and tongues, stood before the throne and before the LAMB, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands."

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Chanting, at the crystal sea, Alleluia, Alleluia,

Alleluia, LORD, to Thee: Multitude, which none can number, Like the stars in glory stands, Clothed in white apparel, holding Palms of victory in their hands.

Patriarch, and holy Prophet,

Who prepared the way of CHRIST, King, Apostle, Saint, Confessor, Martyr, and Evangelist, Saintly Maiden, godly Matron, Widows who have watched to prayer. Joined in holy concert, singing To the LORD of all are there.

They have come from tribulation,

And have washed their robes in blood, Washed them in the Blood of JESUS;

Tried they were and firm they stood; Mocked, imprisoned, stoned, tormented, Sawn asunder, slain with sword, They have conquered death and Satan By the might of CHRIST the LORD.

Marching with Thy Cross their banner, They have triumphed following Thee, the Captain of salvation,

Thee their SAVIOUR, and their King; Gladly, LORD, with Thee they suffered; Gladly, LORD, with Thee they died; And by death to life immortal They were born and glorified.

Now they reign in heavenly glory, Now they walk in golden light, Now they drink, as from a river, Holy bliss and infinite; Love and peace they taste for ever, And all truth and knowledge see In the Beatific Vision

Of the Blessèd Trinity.

GOD of GOD, the One- Begotten, Light of Light, EMMANUEL, In Whose Body joined together, All the saints for ever dwell, Pour upon us of Thy fulness,

That we may for evermore GOD the FATHER, GOD the SON, and GOD the HOLY GHOST adore. Amen