And behind the veil of what is seen by the natural eye, a great event is being prepared: a war and a wedding feast will have their place in time. “Soon and not yet,” is the word that the watchmen gives as he strains his eyes through the darkness of the night mist. He can sense that just beyond the horizon a great brightness is preparing to break forth.
“Arise you sleepers, shake off your slumber,” he calls. “Come and fill your lamp with fresh oil. Trim your wick. Cry out in the streets, and do not let your voice be silent for the coming of the Great King is at hand. Arise and shine for your Light has come and the Glory of the Lord has risen upon you. Hoping, wait for the Lord. Be strong and of a good courage. Be strong and wait for the Lord.”
"Watchman" from The Watchmen
Paul Wilbur
The Gospel of Charlemagne
9 years ago
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