John was shown by the Lord a heaven that was new.
The former heaven passed away.  John saw a new earth too.
The former earth was now gone, and with it gone the sea.
But the Holy City had come down, in all of its glory.

The Lord would come, and He would dwell among His people.
In a place where virtue reigned, in a place void of all evil.
In a place where peace prevailed, no more conflict or wars.
He would wipe away our tears.  Our tears would be no more.

The old order passed away.  No more mourning, no more moans.
Just the glory that awaits with the Lord upon His throne.
He will be forever with us.  We forever be with Him.
Forever will the truth now shine, no more will truth grow dim.

The Master had triumphed.  For us He had come through.
He pronounced the words: “Behold, I make all things new.”
All was glory, now made new, by Him upon Whom we depend.
He Who is the Alpha, the Omega, the beginning and the end.

Dear Lord, when our earthly trials just seem too much to bear.
When life’s burdens weigh us down, help us remember You are there.
You wait for us to come to You.  You are our true and loyal friend.
Help us remember, dear Lord, the glory of our final end.

Help our loved ones to stay faithful, to what You said and taught.
Set their feet on the path to heaven, that they be no more distraught.
Guide them toward Your glory, guide them with truth, in unison.
May we all one day dwell in glory in a new heaven with You.

(Based on Rev. 21: 1-6)