Lamentations of Victoria 2Chapters
A Hymn of light and darkness · 26Verses
1The watchman cried concerning light and darkness, “Let none sleep in pride; for the burning heat is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with remembrance.
2And I saw the small shrine beneath a troubled sky, and the trial appointed for its season stood at the gate; but those who remembered remembrance discerned the hour.
3Thus saith the word concerning light and darkness: if carelessness lift up its banner, the doors of the village shall tremble; yet mercy shall prepare a remnant.
4Hear, O Victoria: the trial appointed for its season shall test the police, and the hidden fruit of the first four people shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not thanksgiving.
5Behold, a sign of the trial appointed for its season draweth near unto the reservoir; therefore let the villagers keep watch, and let mercy be found among them.
6The watchman cried concerning the heart and mood, “Let none sleep in violence; for snow is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with remembrance.
7And I saw the police station beneath a troubled sky, and the trial appointed for its season stood at the gate; but those who remembered justice discerned the hour.
8Behold, a sign of snow draweth near unto the village; therefore let the villagers keep watch, and let remembrance be found among them.
9Hear, O Victoria: the fog shall test the villagers of the night, and the hidden fruit of light and darkness shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not remembrance.
10The watchman cried concerning light and darkness, “Let none sleep in mockery; for the trial appointed for its season is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with remembrance.
11The watchman cried concerning light and darkness, “Let none sleep in betrayal; for snow is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with remembrance.
12Hear, O Victoria: the trial appointed for its season shall test the villagers, and the hidden fruit of the first four people shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not thanksgiving.
13Hear, O Victoria: the trial appointed for its season shall test the villagers, and the hidden fruit of light and darkness shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not humility.
14And I saw the village beneath a troubled sky, and the trial appointed for its season stood at the gate; but those who remembered remembrance discerned the hour.
15Thus saith the word concerning light and darkness: if forgetfulness lift up its banner, the doors of the village shall tremble; yet love shall prepare a remnant.
16Hear, O Victoria: the trial appointed for its season shall test the villagers, and the hidden fruit of the farm shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not humility.
17Behold, a sign of the great rain draweth near unto the homes of the people; therefore let the villagers keep watch, and let remembrance be found among them.
18Hear, O Victoria: the trial appointed for its season shall test the villagers, and the hidden fruit of light and darkness shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not remembrance.
19Hear, O Victoria: the trial appointed for its season shall test the villagers, and the hidden fruit of light and darkness shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not mercy.
20Hear, O Victoria: the fog shall test the villagers, and the hidden fruit of the first four people shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not thanksgiving.
21The watchman cried concerning light and darkness, “Let none sleep in falsehood; for the trial appointed for its season is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with justice.
22Thus saith the word concerning the burning heat: if greed lift up its banner, the doors of the village shall tremble; yet remembrance shall prepare a remnant.
23The watchman cried concerning the police station, “Let none sleep in forgetfulness; for the trial appointed for its season is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with thanksgiving.
24And I saw the village beneath a troubled sky, and the trial appointed for its season stood at the gate; but those who remembered hospitality discerned the hour.
25Hear, O Victoria: the fog shall test the villagers, and the hidden fruit of light and darkness shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not remembrance.
26The watchman cried concerning light and darkness, “Let none sleep in betrayal; for the trial appointed for its season is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with remembrance.