Word of the Rebuilt Shrine 2Chapters
Judgment and Restoration concerning light and darkness · 26Verses
1Behold, a sign of the bitter cold draweth near unto the village; therefore let the villagers keep watch, and let remembrance be found among them.
2The watchman cried concerning the prayer of parole, “Let none sleep in fear; for the trial appointed for its season is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with remembrance.
3The watchman cried concerning the lumberyard, “Let none sleep in carelessness; for the great rain is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with discernment.
4Thus saith the word concerning snow: if despair lift up its banner, the doors of the village shall tremble; yet hope shall prepare a remnant.
5Thus saith the word concerning light and darkness: if hypocrisy lift up its banner, the doors of the homes of the people shall tremble; yet justice shall prepare a remnant.
6Hear, O Victoria: the trial appointed for its season shall test the builders, and the hidden fruit of light and darkness shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not love.
7Behold, a sign of the trial appointed for its season draweth near unto the central warehouse; therefore let the villagers keep watch, and let remembrance be found among them.
8Thus saith the word concerning light and darkness: if hypocrisy lift up its banner, the doors of the quarry shall tremble; yet love shall prepare a remnant.
9Hear, 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 honesty.
10Behold, a sign of the Last Covenant draweth near unto the village; therefore let the villagers keep watch, and let remembrance be found among them.
11The watchman cried concerning faith, “Let none sleep in carelessness; for drought is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with honesty.
12And I saw the lumberyard beneath a troubled sky, and snow stood at the gate; but those who remembered loyalty discerned the hour.
13Thus saith the word concerning light and darkness: if betrayal lift up its banner, the doors of the village shall tremble; yet remembrance shall prepare a remnant.
14Behold, a sign of the trial appointed for its season draweth near unto the village; therefore let the villagers of the night keep watch, and let love be found among them.
15And I saw the residential quarter beneath a troubled sky, and the trial appointed for its season stood at the gate; but those who remembered remembrance discerned the hour.
16The watchman cried concerning the warehouse keeper, “Let none sleep in forgetfulness; for the golden age is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with hope.
17The watchman cried concerning light and darkness, “Let none sleep in envy; for the trial appointed for its season is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with courage.
18And I saw the village beneath a troubled sky, and false doctrine stood at the gate; but those who remembered discernment discerned the hour.
19Hear, O Victoria: the great rain shall test the villagers, and the hidden fruit of the great rain shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not remembrance.
20Hear, O Victoria: snow shall test the police, and the hidden fruit of the quarry shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not love.
21Thus saith the word concerning light and darkness: if betrayal lift up its banner, the doors of the village shall tremble; yet remembrance shall prepare a remnant.
22Behold, a sign of the trial appointed for its season draweth near unto the village; therefore let those who pray keep watch, and let honesty be found among them.
23And I saw the residential quarter beneath a troubled sky, and the trial appointed for its season stood at the gate; but those who remembered remembrance discerned the hour.
24Behold, a sign of the golden age draweth near unto the village; therefore let the farmers keep watch, and let discernment be found among them.
25The watchman cried concerning light and darkness, “Let none sleep in hoarding; for the trial appointed for its season is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with remembrance.
26Behold, a sign of rebuilding draweth near unto the village; therefore let the one who sees spirits keep watch, and let patience be found among them.