As I was among the exiles by the river Kebar, I watched as the sky was opened. From out of a windstorm up north, a cloud full of thunder and lightning broke forth. The center appeared as fire, and in the middle were creatures, but they were not men. They had four wings and four faces that were an eagle, ox, lion, and man. I am sure that some won't believe, but I saw what conveyed each creature: a bright, flashing wheel thus arrayed with lights. When the creatures rose up from the ground, the roar was an awesome and horrible sound. Then came a voice and they lowered their wings, and down came a sapphire throne for a king. There sat a man, half metal, half fire, and I knew it was God with His angelic choir.
