Chapter 5 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written
within, and on the back side sealed with seven seals.
And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the
book, and to loose the seals thereof?
And no man in heaven, nor in earth, neither under the earth, was able to open
the book, neither to look thereon.
And I wept much, because no man was found worthy to open and to read the book,
neither to look thereon.
And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not.
Behold, the lion of the tribe of Judah, the root of David, hath prevailed to open
the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.
And I beheld, and lo, in the midst of the throne, and of the four beasts,
and in the midst of the elders stood a lamb, as it had been slain, having seven
horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent forth into all the
earth.
And he came and took the book out of the right hand of him that sat upon the
throne.
And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders
fell down before the lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full
of odors, which are the prayers of saints.
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book,
and to open the seals thereof, for thou art slain, and hast redeemed us
to God by thy blood, out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation,
and hast made us unto our god-kings and priests, and we shall reign on the earth.
And I beheld.
And I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne, and the beasts and the
elders.
And the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of
thousands, saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the lamb that was slain to
receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory,
and blessing.
And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth,
and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing,
and honor, and glory, and power be unto him that sitteth upon the throne,
and unto the lamb for ever and ever.
And the four beasts said, Amen.
And the four and twenty elders fell down, and worshipped him that liveth for ever
and ever.