Cry of the Saints

He stands the book in his hands

Holding back tears he catches his breath

From his flock his eyes rest on the cross

Raises his voice to lead the cry

Chorus

Holy, holy, holy is the lamb

Jesus Christ our sacrifice

Sin and death can’t hold us now

By His blood we are alive

Reaching for her coffee cup she smiles

He heart is lighter and freer after finding grace

With her friend who listens, speaks Truth and prays

Together in battle, their spirits’ cry

Taste of heaven in a distant land

Faith heard not by words but in passionate voice

A different culture but the same Lord

From all nations comes the cry

We wait, we hope for His coming

Anticipating the day of redemption

The multitude gathered round the throne

The marriage feast of lamb finally come

Victorious salvation, dancing in exultation

In a roar like thunder, the saints cry!

I wrote this about a year and a half ago.  Its based on Hebrews 10:19-25; Revelation 19:6-8; and Revelation 22:20; and some personal experiences of the meaning and implications of the gospel in our lives.  We wait for Jesus' return together.  

 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.~ Hebrews 10:19-25

 Then I heard what seemed to be the voice of a great multitude, like the roar of many waters and like the sound of mighty peals of thunder, crying out,"Hallelujah!For the Lord our God   the Almighty reigns.Let us rejoice and exult   and give him the glory,for the marriage of the Lamb has come,   and his Bride has made herself ready; it was granted her to clothe herself   with fine linen, bright and pure"—   for the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints ~ Revelation 19:6-8.

 He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming soon." Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!~ Revelation 22:20