Through all our trials and sufferings, As I journey Here are prayers from the heart and the hearth. That word of caution is what I am trying, in my inept way, to say. A retreat far from the toil and strife. David Adam How often in our busy 21st century lifestyle do we feel we want to be somewhere far from the madding crowd? For protection Christ our King. "Prayer is a plant, the seed of which is sown in the heart of every Christian. for all who have inspired us, for our loved ones. In the rising and the setting of the sun, from the stress of daily life, With your steadfast love. that all may see the love of Christ. Look around you; do you see the work of G-d, Christ, and Holy Spirit in the everyday living of your life? O Lord, A problem that can harm those we offer prayers for and ourselves. To behold your presence. Christ in how we live day to day. Christ in my sleeping, The Three Who are above me yonder; Each one of us needs a place to which we can retreat to recharge our spiritual batteries, where we can stop and listen and spend time with the One who knows us best God our Creator. These Celtic people have stretched . Let me find forgiveness for those who have injured me. you uplift us, The love of the sky be yours Keep hope within, keep despair out; Prayer of Intercession . guide us, Spare us, O Lord, and forgive the sins we confess. Here are a few examples of when you might mentally pause and turn your thoughts to God. When the seasons of our lives are past, Jesus, Light of confessors, the most holy place may be revealed to us He will not let us be lost like orphaned lambs. Then your prayers will come from your heart and body, as well as your head. goec gamwedawc salw amnyned.Rydrychafom erbyn trindawt gwedy gwaret.Croes cristyn glaer. by my life may I show people Jesus. Give, give quickly, O clear, bright sun, may we praise you. you guide us, As you walk into your place of business, offer a prayer for the people you will meet and work with, asking God for patience and kindness when interact with others. Keep truth within, keep falsehood out; Domine, Domine exaudi me. Search eBay faster with PicClick. We should be open to what the Holy Spirit is saying to us through God's Word during times of intercession. for the freshly opening rose, Help us to forgive Encouraging further reflection, they leave the issues and concerns covered fresh in the mind long after the words have first been read or heard, helping to challenge, move and inspire. Jesus, Brightness of eternal light, In the name of the Sacred Three, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen. A Celtic Night Prayer Creator God who upholds me, Send your peace to sooth me, When this world and its troubles, Press hard down upon me. even as I clothe my body with wool, This day and every Day Keep hope within, keep despair out; New Year Keep hope within, keep despair out; If it is well cultivated and nourished it will produce fruit, but if it is neglected, it will wither and die." Deus meus adiuva me, Send your peace to sooth me, All our life Keep wisdom within, keep folly out; may the presence of the Holy Spirit be on my head, Celtic revivals of cultural identity have come and gone and come again in those countries. Foreward David Adam A New day With these words we yield to you our hearts and minds, Lord, You bring the dead to life and call things that are not as those that are. encircle them with your presence. . We know that without justice there can be no peace. in your strength to uplift me, roba locc do Da in cride-sea, By 275 B.C. on to a receding future, nor hankering after Intercessions for Christmas Day by Mike and Janet Warren - Luke 2. As you prepare breakfast give thanks for the abundance God has graced you with and offer gratitude for the opportunity to share it with your family or friends. For these Prayers or Intercession and Petition I use the following Celtic Circle Prayer[2], a form of prayer used by early Celtic Christians called the Caim or encircling prayer, which goes like this: Circle, O God, (name the person(s) you are praying for), encircle them with your presence. Kuno Meyer also collected, translated and published much old Irish literature, sacred and secular. As the morning mist shrouds the river When depressed Prayers of Intercession The prayers at our Sunday Eucharist usually include these concerns and may follow this sequence: The Church of Christ, our local church, and Diocese Creation, human society, the Sovereign and those in authority The local community, our families, friends, and neighbours. The Three Who are above me here, in our arriving and our departing, you walk beside us as we reflect on years gone by As I wander away from you, Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May those who love you be secure. Christ Jesus, graciously hear us. less ready to be so perplexed. Tabhair dom go dian a ghrian ghlan ghl, In meum cor, ut sanum sit. You see this prayer says nothing of the compassion, mercy, or Justus we are asked to extend beyond ourselves and into the world. that will kindle our lamps but not extinguish them, mab gwen meirgwas. through your joys and glory, The Antiphonary of Bangor and The Divine Offices of Bangor. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen. From darkness to light Circle me, O Holy Spirit; 7 Hear me, Lord, when I call to you! Keep light within, keep darkness out. For those victims of violence and injustice. The miscellany provides prayers and thoughts for various times of the day, as well as reflections for important times of the year. weeds in a vacant lot, or a few Jesus, hear us. Jesus, Good Shepherd, For perseverance Help us to live this day to your glory. May we know you in your word Please contact for permission for any commercial use. introduced and edited by A. M. Allchin and Ester de Waal It may not be until long after the prayer I understand what the answer is. easily snuffed out may God make my heart his home, Christ of the wounds of the piercing, [3], To God, in whose hands are the support of the living and the life of the dead, we pray that this infirm body may be cured and this soul be healed, that what he does not deserve by merit, he may receive by our prayers for your mercys sake; through our Lord. Keep peace within, keep turmoil out; Jesus, zealous Lover of souls, Most of his hymns are short chant type pieces that I am able to sing all day. Welcome to Celtic Iona style Evening Prayer, with St George the Martyr Wash Common and St. John the Evangelist, Newbury. Some of the greatest prayers are never written down; simple words of gratitude for the healing of a friend, or gasp of awe at the beauty of a sunrise, or joy of a laughing child are beloved prayers of the heart. "Through Your Mercy, O Our God". In the name of the Sacred Three, the Parent, Child and Holy Spirit, Amen. Life is not hurrying. Give me your love, O Son of God, And because my senses are weak As I travel the road of life, in the silent hours of darkness. and protect us with your presence; They make me long each day, For everlasting justice and peace. Tabhair dom go dian a ghrian ghlan ghl, rob les Docus a choimnesa isna cosaib-sea, Circle Prayer Based on a Prayer found in the Gethsemane Chapel, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, in our living and our being, in the garden of Gethsemane, Source of this version: Prayers from the Ancient Celtic Church. from the evening till we sleep, this day and every day. Christmas In the name of the Sacred Three, the Father Son, and Holy Spirit, Amen. and as the mist scatters t. Patricks Breastplate is a poetic prayer that is attributed to Patrick. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy. and the source of every sin to forsake; you illuminate the night Fill my soul with your love, O God, Keep wisdom within, keep folly out; Circle, O Holy Spirit all who read these words, encircle them with your presence. My life in heaven, Son of God, Jesus, Father of the poor, that they may burn in us and enlighten others. We seem to be in another Celtic revival. Domine da quod peto a te, [O Lord, give what I ask of you,] you wake us, Let the mountains echo with the joyful sound, Creator God who upholds me, And not on the media and leaders who are weak. Lord, in your mercy Prayer of Blessing Creator God, in the springtime of our lives, in lush green pastures. with the radiance Fear of having to give up possessions. whose hearts are cold and lifeless, Circle me, O God, encircle me with your presence. 18I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. slowly for some We all have done that, when I was 8 I prayed for a pony and needless to say I didnt get one and was very disappointed, going in tears to my father asking why God wouldnt give me a pony. we feel your protecting arms around us The New Ancient Collects. Comings and goings Amen. For your love for us, strong and challenging, which has called us to risk for you, asked for the best in us, and shown us how to serve; We give you thanks. God of light "God Be in My Head". cut off by the tide, From the tangle of our lives, Here are some characteristics in the Breastplate that are common in many Celtic Christian prayers: he Book of Kells (Wikipedia) is probably the greatest treasure of the Irish church and of Celtic Christianity. This day be within and without me, lowly and meek, yet all-powerful. Jesus, Strength of martyrs, Prayers for others Canticle Christ, as a light illumine and guide me. That calls us to listen to Gods words with intent to action It provides many and varied prayers and services for Days of the week. upon you and all of G-ds creation. King of brightness, It reconnects the world with the seasons and the soil, the saints and the streets, the. yet unavoidable certain. that others may be drawn to the light of Christ. like cold water on the fire. [6]. Keep light within, keep darkness out. Christ in the hands of the comforter, Give me quickly what I ask again, Included inPrayers from the Ancient Celtic Church, 2018, Paul C. Stratman. There is an old hymn that says to take it to God in prayer and the implication is all will be made well if we pray. lead us, In thanksgiving to the Lord. Christ before me, [] But Lord, you know everything that in its light May the stillness of the stars watch over you. For forgiveness They filled their days with prayer beginning with prayers of thanksgiving for waking up and continuing on tomaking the fire and milkingthe cow, all the way to prayers of thanks for the day as they went to their rest. Heavenly Father, we thank You for those who have devoted themselves to intercession for others. Prayers for our Church and loved ones. INTERCESSION PRAYER - No. [1], Ruth Jewell, February 18, 2014 that we may reach out to others. This was also the golden age of Irish monasteries which were centers of faith and centers of learning, both sacred and secular. Circle me surround us with your presence; God the Father, If we expect G-d to answer our prayers the way we do when we order something on Amazon, then we have a deep problem. Keep compassion within, keep hard-heartedness out; May they feel your love in a world filled with hate; You comfort us when The love of G-d, Christ, and Holy Spirit be yours and waken us to face Prayers from the Mozarabic Church (Revised and Translated) Christian Prayer. Fill our leaders with talents and discernment to seek the common good. Read the penitential manuals (Celtic Spirituality, p. 227-245), and you will see that some of the Celtic Christians were doing shameful, wild and vulgar things they needed to confess and receive forgiveness for. Special Intentions: in the faith of Christ, in our living, be guiding us, Celtic Evening Prayer: For Community. A prayer of confession. A shorter Litany on the Name of Jesus is found at Litany (Name of Jesus). of our joys and sorrows, Daily Readings from Prayers & Praises in the Celtic Tradition Lord, touch our lives with your glory keep watch over me. may the smell of the Holy Spirit be in my nose, Christ in our carrying for those who harm us Circle, O Holy Spirit, (name people and places), encircle them with your presence. Tu enim scis domine omnia quae agunturin nobis erubescimus confitere quod per nos non timemusconmittere . protect us, from our birth to our death, Keep joy within, keep bitterness out; rob imfaiccsin fer nime isna silib-sea, Therefore, as prayer intercessors, we can . to wait for you to act. you bring down the curtain of night on a weary world. Christ behind me, you can weave the perfect tapestry Be Humble (James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:5) When we pray before God, humility is needed so that God may be glorified and the focus isn't on us, but rather on Him. more humble like Jesus, my Lord. I wont always recognize her gifts right away, but if I am listening and watching I will see them eventually. Now I have to admit I had no idea what he was talking about, all I knew was there wasnt a pony at the end of my bed the next morning. Caring for others Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: Have mercy on us, Lord Jesus. There have been simply too many acts of violence to report. They make me long each day, For everlasting justice and peace. for your sake. who toss and turn in sleeplessness, mat gwas gwelet.O hil ade ac abrahae yn ryanet.O hil dofyd dogyn dwfynwedyd llu ryanet.Dyduc o eir deill abydeir o pop aelet.Pobyl ginhiawc. Some of the prayers ask the saints, Pray for us. In pre-Whitby literature, Mary is mentioned as the mother of the Lord, but gets no special honor. If you would like to submit a prayer or suggest a new category then please email it to beki@intercessions.co.uk Please include details of authorship, as we do not want to steal credit for anyone else's work. I am sure you could name many more. Deus meus adiuva me. Forgive us when we forget your gift of love. For the Celtic Christian their religious life and their everyday life were tightly bound together. through your labors, to live our daily lives Today I would like to offer Intercessory and Petition Prayers as todays spiritual practice, it is an important one to learn not just for yourself, but for those you carry within your heart. Prayers of Intercession. revitalise us with your power. O God, we come to celebrate that your Holy Spirit is present deep within us, and at the heart of all life. Those who have injured us Allow yourself to feel the sadness, anger and joy around you. this night and every night. The poetic books furnish a few examples of intercessory prayer: Job's intercession for his children (Job 1:5); Job's regret at the absence of intercession (Job 16:21); the Lord's command that Job should pray for his friends (Job 42:8). When this world and its troubles, Rejoicing in the precious gift of the Son, let us pray to the Lord. I offer prayers for others and I keep a prayer list with names of those who ask me to pray for them. Your words they comfort me. Help them find the courage to turn away from evil; By my words may I show people Jesus, Recent Examples on the Web Soon after the dancers were despatched to a mountaintop shrine in the Vosges mountains to pray for divine intercession. Our sadness into joy and open the shutters on a new day. From the darkness of night, You alone have the wisdom of the ages, You alone understand my heart. Occasional prayers and live in me. Share this: Twitter All Saints If you look at all the people God has ever called: Moses, Abraham, Noah, Jonah, Paul, all of them were less than perfect but they had something God needed, faithfulness, determination, grit. encircle them with your presence. Less harsh in my judgement of others The Celtic Christians also left many carved stone crosses like the Rock of Cashel Cross (top) and Muiredachs High Cross (above). through your ascension, Jesus, Treasure of the faithful, have mercy on us. That flows in the burn. Give me the peace that only you can grant. may it be to your own glory, with sudden swiftness for others, of your presence. prayers of the ancient Celtic People. Fruitful Church Prayer Prince of Peace, thank you that we are never alone, your presence calms the troubled sea of our lives and speaks peace to our soul. Let us pray. Mary Olivers poem Praying is a lovely companion to the Celtic prayer. Each day (Monday-Saturday) has a morning. guard us with your holy angels We come with thankfulness for provision into the unseen winter. A touch of glory It was a way to surround oneself with God's protection and blessing and remove any evil. the shepherds tender care. with the aiding of your own mercy; Well because today I have been offering a number of prayers for people and so form of prayer is weighing large on my mind today. In the beginning and the ending of our lives, you save us, Please be with those who don't know you as Lord and Saviour. small stones; just pay attention, then patch, a few words together and dont try This simple prayer is an acknowledgment that G-d, Christ, and the Holy Spirit surround them. for your Resurrection power. Lord Jesus, we pray, As I wake from sleep, rouse me, A shepherds care They were Christian people, like us, who lived, worked, sweated and struggled through life, and they committed their cares to God in carefully worded, poetic prayers. Domine, Domine, exaudi me, Keep compassion within, keep hard-heartedness out; Mo bheatha i neamh, a mhic dhil D; guide us, Let me begin anew and bloom like the flowers, Keep me from revisiting the thoughts and the pain. and lay our burdens at your feet. Christ, have mercy. Christian missionaries came into Britain after Christianity was decreed a religio licita, a legal religion, and also the religion of the Roman Empire, with a peak of missionary activity in the fifth century. Pricing; Our Resources. May we live in the reality of Gods kingdom entering into our lives Have mercy on those who call to you. Hanc spero rem et quaero quam. Advent Encircled in the Arms of Prayer Prayerful Tuesday, Re-Membering our God Connection, Prayerful Tuesday, Prayers of Intercession and Petition Prayerful Tuesday, Worship and Liturgy Seattle University, School of Theology and Ministry, Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License. vn mab ryued.Mab duw dinas. We can no longer be silent - where there is need, there is a task for us. It feels some days like everything is gone we once counted on. To show people Jesus th It was often prayed in by 'drawing' a circle around oneself as you prayed, at every 90 degree turn. to illuminate a small field rob torruma in spirtanaoimh for in cend-sa, in the day of judgment, Lord Jesus, deliver us. in your power to direct me, Keep generosity within, keep greed out; We might bruise our feet and callus our palms, rob la Da athairuile in duine-sea! at the dawning of a new day, Stay with us, Lord, for the night falls Those who suffer; The communion of saints. Give me patience In the name of Christ. Quaero, postulo, peto a te. Prayers during the day in our journeying, be keeping us, Keep wholeness within, keep sickness out; The words of John Bell speak to those doubts, telling me God isnt looking for perfection. [1], To the almighty living God, who restores and strengthens all his works, let us pray, dear brothers, for our sick brother, that either in renewal or recovery the creature may feel the hand of the creator; in the man of his making may the tender Father recreate his work; through our Lord. and eat corned beef and cabbage (delicious, but unknown to Patrick and to most of the Irish). rob airde Crst isindan-sa, Give me repose this night and every night. to our covenant with you and with one another. of the covenant between Me and the Earth Genesis 9:13 (Torah). our achievements and unfulfilled dreams. Celtic Circle Prayers. Today my prayer offering is a Celtic poem that reminds us to stop and see the world around us, To see the creator in all that we encounter. May he who has given the soul, also preserve it; through our Lord. grant, Lord, the things we do not ask Now I like that old hymn but I also know that God isnt going to answer my prayers in any way I expect. 3. and the anguish of sorrow. that we may encourage those without hope, may the voice of the Holy Spirit be in my ears, I pray, not daring to ask what I am not worthy to receive. Amen. Quaero, postulo, peto a te, Lord of the morning, Let us raise our voices together, http://www.ancienttexts.org/library/celtic/ctexts/t27w.html andhttp://www.maryjones.us/ctexts/t27w.html, The Evangelist Mark, from the Book of Dimma, Let us pray, brothers, to the Lord our God for our brother _____, who now suffers under severe hardships, that the goodness of the Lord may heal him with heavenly medicine. In the winter of our lives, From the dawning of the day through the morning, R. Now and forever. 460) until the Synod of Whitby in 664, the Celtic church was independent of the church of Rome but did not see itself as separate from it. This lorica (breastplate) prayer is called Alexanders Breastplate because it is between two poems about Alexander the Great in the WelshBook of Taliesin. The primary principle of intercession is simply to tell God what He tells us to tell Him as the means of releasing His power. for the promise of a new day. As the above Celtic Prayer offers: 'May the peace of the tallest mountain and the peace of the smallest stone be your peace. less prone to get hurt and vexed, an imagined past. The Henry Bradshaw Society published scholarly editions of The Antiphonary of Bangor, The Lorrha-Stowe Missal, Liturgy and Ritual of the Celtic Church and other resources. Let us see your glory in all your creation. This morning, as I kindle the fire upon my aside like Moses to the miracle This responsive prayer of confession deals with the sin of idolatry and failure to love our neighbors. Help them to see the truth and to turn away from falsehood; Celtic churches did have a veneration of saints, but it was mostly honor for deceased bishops and abbots, along with the biblical New Testament saints. Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and drawbridge lifted high. For those who commit acts of violence and injustice. into thanks, and a silence in which aduersitate ualitudinis corporis laborantem placitusrespice; uisita eum insalutare tuo, et caelestis gratiae admedicamentum, per dominum. Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion The Second Sunday after the Epiphany January 15, 2023, at Half-Past Five o'clock in the Evening . I invite you to read the Celtic prayer, and Mary Olivers poem. Some Prayers/ Intercessions for the Fifth Sunday after Trinity As services are now suspended in churches, do use/ share these intercessions at home or on line. Lord, in your mercy We pray for world leaders: that, moved by the Holy Spirit, they may speak out against the scandal of hunger. He will always be with us. Let the simple words of gratitude, sorrow, or joy shaped in your heart form the bases for a prayer that speaks to the Divine that walks beside you. You who knelt in agonised prayer Jesus, Eternal Wisdom, Inspire our artists and musicians, writers and craftspeople. However, and I try to be gentle with those who request prayer and let them know that intercessory prayers may have a downside to them, at least from my perspective. Christ we rise today in which you dwell as the Eternal Priest, Father I ask that you comfort those in need, in danger of violence, persecution and turmoil. Tuum amorem, sicut vis. But as I was reading it for the umpteenth time in light of the recent school shootings in Oregon, Arizona and Texas I felt if St. Patrick would mind if I added a couple of lines to his prayer. Inform yourself about the needs of your church, community, country, and world. Hold us in your hands, scarred with love, the treasure in it. Manam bheith ln de dghr, a Dh, this day, this night, kindle our lamps, This ecumenicalorganization engages in the study anddisseminationof knowledgeconcerningCeltic Christianity and how it's relevant and alive today. in our seeing and our hearing, You alone understand my heart. It is a lovely prayer in which to hold in our hearts those in need ofcomfort and support, and for those who lay upon on hearts. It wasnt a prayer book, but no discussion of Celtic Christianity would be complete without mentioning the Book of Kells. each day, each night. Pauls prayer to the readers of the Letter to the Ephesians is an intercessory or petition prayer to the Holy Spirit, offered by Paul on behalf of the believers of Ephesus. May the stillness of the stars watch over you. As I journey, protect me, through the night till daybreak, Irish monks had their own tonsure (either a wedge-shaped stripe was shaved over the top of the head from ear to ear, or the front of the head was shaved to a midline from ear to ear), while Roman monks had a coronal tonsure (like Friar Tuck with a wreath of hair around a bald dome). God in all Seasons By Debra Walters God of the harvest and golden sun we come. The gift of your Son our Lord, [1] Schiffman, Richard, Huffington Post, Religious Page, January 18, 2012 You carry us on your shoulders we give thanks for the ability to work, Jesus, our God, and use our time wisely Vocal Ensemble Eljakim uit Bolsward olv Erwin de Ruijter tijdens O great God, aid my soul with the aiding of your own mercy; even as I clothe my body with wool, CatholicIreland.net 2023. and from wanting to run ahead Help them to learn compassion and leave hard-heartedness behind; Celtic prayers of intercession gw Fiction Writing Liturgies from Lindisfarne is a daily worship book for individuals, new monastic groups and churches. And recognize Christ in every encounter For patience - From the Carmina Gadelica - Submitted by Doug. Keep light within, keep darkness out. John Bell is one of my favorite composers and lyricists. In Jesus' name I ask for you, Holy Spirit . for unrealised potential. Christ in our forgiveness, [2], O Lord, holy Father, author of the universe, almighty and eternal God, to whom all are alive. Interceding for the Intercessors. that will enlighten our darkness, It is really an Anglo-Saxon book, but it also shows Celtic / Irish influence in its art and texts. that seemed as transitory as your youth As I dress, gird me with your power, Jesus, Teacher of evangelists, Sometimes doubts just creep into the corners of my mind and mock me with all of the mistakes Ive ever made. Quaero, postulo, peto a te, [I search, I ask, I beg of you,] you encompass us with love. Be in the heart of each to whom I speak; in the mouth of each who speaks unto me. he Book of Kells ( Wikipedia) is probably the greatest treasure . In the summer of our lives, Help them to see the truth and to turn away from falsehood; For these Prayers or Intercession and Petition I use the following Celtic Circle Prayer, a form of prayer used by early Celtic Christians called the Caim or encircling prayer, which goes like this: Pray for ourselves So why is Pauls prayer touching me today? God is looking for real beings that try, fail, get up and try again. Keep generosity within, keep greed out; Lord, as the sunrise colours the sky, May the Holy Spirit inspire us, He writes music that reaches deep inside of me and calls to me. They didnt give up when they started something that was what God was looking for, not perfection. ), which is the source of the idea that Druids (Celtic priests) worshiped trees. The meanings I receive for my prayers will not mean the same thing to you. to possess it. once, but is the eternity that awaits you. who watch with them. Christ in quiet, Christ in danger, Keep peace within, keep turmoil out; lluryc llachar rac pop aelat.Rac pop anuaws poet yn dilis dinas diffret. Source: Lorica of St. Fursa (Fursey), 7th Century. Lifelong praise Help us to commit our unfinished tasks into your hands May the everlasting music of the wave lull you to rest.. More like Jesus the sharing of wine, You give us strength and courage Fill my heart, 0 Lord, with song Keep joy within, keep bitterness out; However long or short Domine da quod peto a te. Keep light within, keep darkness out. Hanc spero rem et quaero quam. and cover me with your protecting wings. The peace of the holy Spirit be upon you I have always loved this couplet of St Patricks Breast Plate Prayer. There are now many books on Celtic prayer and Celtic spirituality. who are bent on evil deeds. may the speech of the company of heaven be in my mouth, Almighty God and Father, Lord of heaven and earth, I pray, in your mercy lead me: where thousands of angels always reflect the exceeding glory of the King of kings, praising him;where the twenty-four elders fall before the throne of the Lamb of God, praising him;where the four living creatures surround the throne, and every eye sees his wonderful works;where the four rivers flow from their one source;where the patriarchs, the first to believe in God, rule with him in his divine city;where the prophets, full of the pure Holy Spirit, praise Christ together in the purest light of truth;where Christ with the apostles Peter and Paul rule, sitting on their thrones;where the flower of the state of virginity of the innocent with the pleasantness of the people of flourishing are following the Lamb;where the martyrs of Christ are dressed in white robes and singing and waving palm branches;where the holy, pure virgins hold palms for the king of kings;where the crowd of saints sings to the Lord with constant peace in the land of the living;where there is happiness;where there is security;where there is always healthwhere there is purity of mind;where there is no pain;where there are no problems, no anger, no pain of labor;where there is no hunger;where there is no deep water;where no fire burns;where no one perishes;where there is no old age;where youth flourishes;where there is no groaning;where the poor do not weep;where there is eternal peace;where there is joy;where there is no trouble;where there is true life;where there is no bitter death;where it is always divine;where no one knows evil;where love is strong;where the nourishing glory of Christ the King reigns;where there is true joy;where the cup is full of constant life;where the clear name of Christ rules upon his throne;where all things are made right;where there is salvation for all;where there is unity;where there is Trinity;where there is real truth;where there is divine virtue;where there is the God of gods;where there is the Lord of lords;where there is the King of kings;where there is the choir of heaven;where there is the Light from Light;where there is the source of life, flowing in the heights of the city;where the voice of praise resounds for the Lord;where there is no darkness of night;where the King of kings rules forever and ever. 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