"The earth mourneth and fadeth away.... The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof, because they have... broken the everlasting covenant.... When thus it shall be in the midst of the land among the people, there shall be as the shaking of an olive tree, and as the gleaning grapes when the vintage is done. They shall lift up their voice, they shall sing for the majesty of the LORD.... Wherefore glorify ye the LORD in the fires.... the LORD of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before His ancients gloriously" (Isaiah 24:4-23).
This weeping earth shall fade away,
With all its evil, vain desires,
So glorify the Lord today
And praise Him even in the fires.
For as an olive tree is shaken
And vintage gleaned, as it requires,
God will judge; be not mistaken,
And praise Him even in the fires.
For then the Lord of hosts shall reign
With majesty that thus inspires
His songs from all who shall remain,
Who praise Him even in the fires.
O Lord, we thank You for Your love
Eternally that never tires!
So set our hearts on things above
To praise You even in the fires.
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