Celestial City bright;
\nPrecious jewel upon the brow
\nOf the Lover who sings
\nThe universe into being.<\/p>\n
Shining City;
\nBurning brilliance of a billion stars
\nGilded capital
\nDiamond light<\/p>\n
Oh, precious feet upon your streets
\nEach footfall pressing down
\nOnce ugly scars
\nAs a lover’s kiss.<\/p>\n
Each caress leaving in its place
\nThe echo of completed work
\nReality reformed by the central deformity
\nOf wounded God.<\/p>\n
Of wounded ME!
\nOf broken, ugly ME!
\nUnited with broken God,
\nAnd formed anew.<\/p>\n
Come New Jerusalem!
\nCome Reign of the King!
\nCome King!
\nCome Lord Jesus!
\nCome!<\/p>\n