I stood alone where black waters wander, An old man cast upon the stone. No temple bell, no brother beside me, Only the sea and God alone. Then behind me came a voice Like thunder given tongue! Like a trumpet ! I turned and saw seven fires burning, Seven golden lamps against the night. And there between them stood a figure Clothed in terrible living light. Hair like snow upon the mountain, Eyes like embers burning bright, Feet like bronze within the fire, Seven stars burned at his side. FEAR NOT! I am the First! I am the Last! FEAR NOT! I am the Living One! I crossed the gates No man returns from, I hold the keys Of Death below! Write what you see! Write what shall be! Write it all And let them know! And from his mouth The blade came shining, Across his face The daylight broke. My strength departed, My blood ran colder, I fell as dead Before he spoke. FEAR NOT! I am the First! I am the Last! FEAR NOT! I am the Living One! Seven lamps! Seven stars! Seven voices through the dark! Write what you see! Seal it not! LET EVERY GENERATION HEAR! REVELATION!
