Beatific vision divinely intervened I was sinking swiftly into the Sea of Dreams A voice called faintly; I almost didnt hear Thoughts were overwhelmed; I succumbed to fear The Paraclete called me from above He was borne upon the wings of a Dove I shielded my eye from the blinding heat The Pillar of Fire swept me off my feet The Seals were broken; the Bowls overturned
I saw as the Earth was thoroughly burned The surface masked by poisoned clouds I heard the cries of the dying crowds The Blood and Fire mingled with Hail The lands were thrashed by a thousand gales The cities sank into the Sea I witnessed All that is to be