And Behold I Saw a Door

based on Revelation 4-5

It begins and ends with an opening-- The closed door to the scroll's secret inside. A shackled sinner stumbles forward groping Beyond all hope welcomed to the wide Circle of creation praising as mercy plays An emerald rainbow above the glassy sea. The Elders throw their crowns before the dais, And in symphony sing, "Worthy is He-- Lion of Judah, David's Lord and heir. The Lamb who was slain is victorious alone!" And though no respite came at his prayer The stone-door tomb could not keep him from home. Bearing wounds and his living he beckons the more The broken and bound to the ever-opened door.