THE WATERS OF SMYRNA

[Intro] [Aegean sea shoreline waves & solitary xiao flute] Unto the angel in Smyrna write the word Of Him who died and rose, the sovereign Lord... [Verse 1] [Melody - Resolute Alto & Kinnor Harp] I know your tribulation and your plight Your poverty in this dark pagan night Yet you are rich in treasures of the King Though blasphemies of Satan round you ring Fear not the prison nor the ten-day test For in My sovereign hands your spirits rest [Pre-Chorus] [Noah - Tenor Swell & Cello] Be faithful unto death, the Master spoke And break the power of the heavy yoke! [Chorus] [Triumphant Major Key Shift & Full Choir] The waters of Smyrna wash against the shore The second death can touch our souls no more! We receive the crown of life upon our head Raised from the ashes by the One who bled The First and Last, who conquered over grave Almighty to deliver and to save! [Verse 2] [Duet & Flowing Harp Glissandos] Though fires of the arena flare and roar We see the open gate of heaven's door Like Polycarp standing before the flame We bless the honor of our Father's Name Eighty and six years have I served my King No harm or evil did He ever bring! [Bridge] [Full Symphonic Crescendo & Flute Ascent] He who overcomes shall never taste the fire! Inheriting the realm of our desire! Sing hallelujah from the coastal rock Unto the Shepherd of the faithful flock! [Chorus] [Grand Radiant Climax] The waters of Smyrna wash against the shore The second death can touch our souls no more! We receive the crown of life upon our head Raised from the ashes by the One who bled The First and Last, who conquered over grave Almighty to deliver and to save! [Outro] [Xiao Flute & Sea Waves Fading] He that overcometh... shall not be hurt. Amen! [Fade Out] [End]