Paradise

Their work on earth now done, those faithful souls
Who walked the way of righteousness and peace
Now find themselves freed from earthly constraint
As human flesh begins to waste away
Awaiting burial or cremation's fire.
They take their flight from earthly time and space
To enter into perfection and grace
And new dimension limitless and pure
The new Jerusalem, city of God
Before their eyes, majestic and ablaze
With light perpetual encompassing
All that is touched within its powerful rays.
The shores of golden pebbles caress the feet
Of those who are adopted by divine
Grace and mercy, for all whose home this is
Have washed their robes and made them dazzling white
In the blood of the Lamb who gave His life
As righteous ransom to enable all
Who would answer His call to follow Him
As their Saviour and Lord, now they receive
Eternal life and peace. A river flows;
Its gleaming crystal water, clear as glass
Reflecting myriad colours in its depths
Await new souls to enter and to wash
Away all last resemblances of earth:
All tears, feelings of guilt and worthlessness
And imperfection, for those who live here
Have been made perfect, happy are all they
Who have inherited this state of bliss.
No harm or evil shall befall them, for
They are surrounded by the love of God,
Of Yahweh blessed, of Jesus, holy Lamb
And Holy Spirit, glorious Trinity.
The King of Kings is with them for ever,
Their voices cry in perfect unison
"Hosanna to the King, O perfect Love
Of souls, Hosanna to the King of Kings
Who brought salvation and flung wide the gates
Of Paradise, of this our heavenly home!
Upon our knees, prostrate on the ground,
Or on our feet and dancing do we say
How much we love you, deep within our hearts
We say with pure devotion 'We love you'.
All glory to you, our beloved Lord
We give you our unending song of praise".
Worship perpetual rings through the air
Unbounded joy fills pure adoring hearts
Echoing round the streets paved with pure gold
Through mansions where the blessed souls take rest
Through valleys lush with pastures of such green
As never seen on earth, over tall hills
And mountains high and majestic, into
The daylight indescribable, tinged with
Most luscious glowing coral shades mixed with
The most serene of shade of blue to bless
The day, yet no time can be found in this
Blessed state, it has no meaning and no place
In this most holy place, this Paradise.
Forever in the present moment stayed,
No fear of past or future can exist,
For all is brought together as of one
Heart and mind in a perfect unity. 
O Paradise, sweet Paradise, we will
One day upon your blessed shores, with joy,
Walk happily, and savour your delights
Of peace eternal and felicity.