In each was a golden shelf. I saw many of the saints go into the houses, take off their glittering crowns and lay them on the shelf, then go out into the field by the houses to do some gardening. But not like we garden here, no, no!  A light of glory shone all around their heads, and they were continually shouting and offering praises to God. 

I saw another field full of all kinds of flowers, and as I picked them, I cried out, “They will never fade.” Next I saw a field of tall grass, absolutely fabulous to look at; it was living green and had reflections of silver and gold, as it waved proudly to the glory of King Jesus. Then we entered a field full of all kinds of animals—the lion, the lamb, the leopard, and the wolf, all together in perfect harmony. We walked right through the middle of them, and they followed peaceably after us.

Then we entered a wood, not like the dark woods we have here; no, no; but light, and completely glorious; the branches of the trees moved back and forth, and we all cried out, “We will dwell safely in the wilderness and sleep in the woods.” We passed through the woods, for we were on our way to Mount Zion.

crowns were brilliant; their robes were pure white. As we greeted them, I asked Jesus who they were. He said they were martyrs that had been murdered because they stood up for Him. With them were little children—too many to count—they, too, had a hem of red on their garments.

Mount Zion was just before us, and on the mount was a fabulous temple, and around the temple were seven other mountains, on which grew roses and lilies. And I saw the little ones climb, or, if they chose, use their little wings and fly to the top of the mountains and pick the never-fading flowers. There were all kinds of trees around the temple to beautify the place: the box, the pine, the fir, the oil, the myrtle, the pomegranate, and the fig tree bowed down with the weight of its ripe figs—these made the place absolutely marvelous.  And as we were about to enter the holy temple, Jesus raised His lovely voice and said, “Only the 144,000 enter this place,” and we shouted, “Alleluia.”  

and went to the city. Soon we heard His lovely voice again, saying, “Come, My people, you have come out of great tribulation, and done My will; suffered for Me; come in to supper, for I will change clothes, and serve you.” We shouted, “Alleluia! glory!” and entered into the city.

 I saw a table of pure silver; it was many miles in length, yet our eyes could see the entire table. I saw the fruit of the tree of life, the manna, almonds, figs, pomegranates, grapes, and many other kinds of fruit. I asked Jesus to let me eat of the fruit. He said, “Not now. Those who eat of the fruit of this land go back to earth no more. But in a little while, if faithful, you shall both eat of the fruit of the tree of life and drink of the water of the fountain.” And He said, “You must go back to the earth again and tell others what I have shown you.”

Then an angel bore me gently down to this dark world. Sometimes I think I can stay here no longer; all things of earth look so dreary. I feel very lonely here, for I have seen a better land. Oh, that I had wings like a dove, then would I fly away and be at rest!