Seen in Glory

 How far is it, Lord, 

    from this side to there?

       Just a step or two, 

         maybe even less, 

           quicker than a breath,

             the journey is done

from earth to glory.

The eye cannot see

     the glory beyond, 

        and then everything,

           crystal clear water, 

             a river flowing, 

               and fruit lush and ripe

from Eden's virgin soil.

So long invisible,

     now brighter than light, 

       not a blinding light, 

         a glorious light

           making visible, 

              hidden mystery, 

the Holy face of God.