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