These Are They
Redemption's Triumph: These Are They
Lyrics
The oceans give up
The oceans release their deceased inhabitants.
All the dead that are in them,
All those who have died in the oceans are set free.
The graves open wide
Graves open wide, symbolizing liberation and freedom.
To set captives free
The purpose is to release captives from their confinement.
And those who are roaming the earth
Individuals wandering the earth are summoned.
Rise to meet them,
The wandering souls rise to meet those released.
Abraham's seed as the sands of the sea
Reference to the numerous descendants of Abraham, likened to the sands of the sea.
These are they who have come
Describing a specific group who emerged from significant hardships.
Out of great tribulation
These individuals have overcome immense trials.
They have washed their robes
Symbolizes purification through sacrifice, referring to Jesus as the Lamb.
In the blood of the Lamb,
Their robes are cleansed through the sacrificial blood of the Lamb.
They have gone through much sorrow
Highlighting the journey through sorrow to reach joyous celebration.
Into great jubilation,
Their sorrow transforms into great jubilation.
They're redeemed by the blood of the Lamb
Emphasizes redemption through the sacrificial blood of the Lamb.
Like a strong, mighty army
Describing the assembled group as a powerful and united force.
Their voices are ringing
Their collective voices resonate with a message of freedom.
The great cloud of witnesses
A metaphorical "cloud of witnesses" expressing solidarity and support.
Sings freedom's song
These witnesses joyously sing a song of freedom.
As they enter the country
As they enter a promised land prepared by their Father.
Built by their own Father,
Referring to the homeland anticipated and sought for a long time.
The promised homeland
Highlighting the fulfillment of a promised homeland.
They've looked for so long
They have been searching for this promised land for an extended period.
And all the pilgrims and all the strangers
All individuals, whether pilgrims or strangers, find belonging.
Will be no longer strangers
The sense of being strangers is eliminated.
All the tired and the weary wanderers,
The weary wanderers find rest and cessation of their journey.
They will wander no more
They will no longer wander aimlessly.
The table is spread for the great celebration,
A metaphorical table is set for a grand celebration.
And the "Welcome Home" banner
A banner displaying "Welcome Home" signifies the joyous reunion.
Flies over the door
The celebration is symbolized by a banner flying over the door.
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