Book of Dreams 3Chapters
The Promise to the Remnant concerning the sea and the land · 26Verses
1The watchman cried concerning the sea and the land, “Let none sleep in forgetfulness; for the trial appointed for its season is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with remembrance.
2Hear, O Victoria: snow shall test the woodcutters, and the hidden fruit of the sea and the land shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not love.
3Thus saith the word concerning the sea and the land: if indifference lift up its banner, the doors of the village shall tremble; yet remembrance shall prepare a remnant.
4Behold, a sign of the trial appointed for its season draweth near unto the village; therefore let the villagers keep watch, and let hospitality be found among them.
5Hear, O Victoria: the trial appointed for its season shall test the villagers, and the hidden fruit of the sea and the land shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not remembrance.
6Thus saith the word concerning the prison: if hardness of heart lift up its banner, the doors of the village shall tremble; yet thanksgiving shall prepare a remnant.
7And I saw the homes of the people beneath a troubled sky, and the trial appointed for its season stood at the gate; but those who remembered justice discerned the hour.
8And I saw the village beneath a troubled sky, and the trial appointed for its season stood at the gate; but those who remembered love discerned the hour.
9The watchman cried concerning the sea and the land, “Let none sleep in indifference; for the trial appointed for its season is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with remembrance.
10And I saw the quarry beneath a troubled sky, and snow stood at the gate; but those who remembered self-control discerned the hour.
11Thus saith the word concerning the bitter cold: if pride lift up its banner, the doors of the village shall tremble; yet remembrance shall prepare a remnant.
12Behold, a sign of the Last Covenant draweth near unto the village; therefore let the police keep watch, and let hospitality be found among them.
13Thus saith the word concerning the diamond mine: if betrayal lift up its banner, the doors of the diamond mine shall tremble; yet humility shall prepare a remnant.
14Thus saith the word concerning the residential quarter: if forgetfulness lift up its banner, the doors of the residential quarter shall tremble; yet hope shall prepare a remnant.
15Behold, a sign of the fog draweth near unto the village; therefore let the villagers keep watch, and let justice be found among them.
16Hear, O Victoria: the trial appointed for its season shall test those who pray, and the hidden fruit of the sea and the land shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not love.
17Behold, a sign of the trial appointed for its season draweth near unto the village; therefore let the villagers keep watch, and let remembrance be found among them.
18The watchman cried concerning the prayer of parole, “Let none sleep in hypocrisy; for snow is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with love.
19And I saw the small shrine beneath a troubled sky, and the trial appointed for its season stood at the gate; but those who remembered faithfulness discerned the hour.
20The watchman cried concerning the sea and the land, “Let none sleep in mockery; for the trial appointed for its season is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with remembrance.
21The watchman cried concerning faith, “Let none sleep in forgetfulness; for the fog is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with humility.
22Hear, O Victoria: the fog shall test the villagers, and the hidden fruit of the sea and the land shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not discernment.
23And I saw the village beneath a troubled sky, and snow stood at the gate; but those who remembered remembrance discerned the hour.
24Behold, a sign of the trial appointed for its season draweth near unto the village; therefore let the priests keep watch, and let love be found among them.
25Behold, a sign of the trial appointed for its season draweth near unto the village; therefore let the villagers keep watch, and let remembrance be found among them.
26The watchman cried concerning the sea and the land, “Let none sleep in envy; for the fog is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with mercy.