Book of Visions 45Chapters
A Vision concerning the false shrine · 26Verses
1Behold, a sign of the false shrine draweth near unto the police station; therefore let the builders keep watch, and let mercy be found among them.
2And I saw the diamond mine beneath a troubled sky, and the false shrine stood at the gate; but those who remembered mercy discerned the hour.
3Thus saith the word concerning the raid of outsiders: if sloth lift up its banner, the doors of the village shall tremble; yet mercy shall prepare a remnant.
4Thus saith the word concerning health: if betrayal lift up its banner, the doors of the village shall tremble; yet thanksgiving shall prepare a remnant.
5The watchman cried concerning the false shrine, “Let none sleep in fear; for the false shrine is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with hospitality.
6Hear, O Victoria: the false shrine shall test the villagers, and the hidden fruit of the false shrine shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not remembrance.
7Hear, O Victoria: the false shrine shall test the keepers of the central warehouse, and the hidden fruit of the warehouse keeper shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not love.
8Behold, a sign of the false shrine draweth near unto the residential quarter; therefore let the villagers keep watch, and let remembrance be found among them.
9And I saw the reservoir beneath a troubled sky, and the false shrine stood at the gate; but those who remembered humility discerned the hour.
10And I saw the village beneath a troubled sky, and the false shrine stood at the gate; but those who remembered loyalty discerned the hour.
11And I saw the village beneath a troubled sky, and the false shrine stood at the gate; but those who remembered discernment discerned the hour.
12The watchman cried concerning health, “Let none sleep in hoarding; for the false shrine is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with remembrance.
13Hear, O Victoria: snow shall test the diamond miners, and the hidden fruit of the reservoir shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not justice.
14Hear, O Victoria: the false shrine shall test the villagers, and the hidden fruit of the false shrine shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not discernment.
15Thus saith the word concerning the false shrine: if indifference lift up its banner, the doors of the village shall tremble; yet love shall prepare a remnant.
16Hear, O Victoria: the false shrine shall test the police, and the hidden fruit of the false shrine shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not remembrance.
17The watchman cried concerning the prayer of parole, “Let none sleep in hardness of heart; for the false shrine is near.” And the wise prepared their hearts with faithfulness.
18And I saw the village beneath a troubled sky, and the false shrine stood at the gate; but those who remembered patience discerned the hour.
19Thus saith the word concerning false doctrine: if falsehood lift up its banner, the doors of the village shall tremble; yet discernment shall prepare a remnant.
20Behold, a sign of the bitter cold draweth near unto the small shrine; therefore let the villagers keep watch, and let peace be found among them.
21Hear, O Victoria: snow shall test the villagers, and the hidden fruit of the reservoir shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not hospitality.
22Behold, a sign of the false shrine draweth near unto the diamond mine; therefore let the villagers keep watch, and let discernment be found among them.
23And I saw the village beneath a troubled sky, and the false shrine stood at the gate; but those who remembered love discerned the hour.
24Behold, a sign of the false shrine draweth near unto the small shrine; therefore let the villagers keep watch, and let remembrance be found among them.
25Hear, O Victoria: the false shrine shall test the returning villagers, and the hidden fruit of the false shrine shall be made manifest; therefore forsake not thanksgiving.
26And I saw the village beneath a troubled sky, and the false shrine stood at the gate; but those who remembered patience discerned the hour.