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Revelation

  1. Lesson One
    The Letters of Revelation (Revelation 1–3)
    21 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    Symbolism (Revelation 4–13)
    21 Activities
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    3 Assessments
  3. Lesson Three
    New Creation (Revelation 14–22)
    17 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    Theology of Revelation
    19 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    Interpreting Revelation
    17 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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Revelation Interpreting Revelation In Front | Poetic Texts and Hymns
Lesson 5, Activity 11

In Front | Poetic Texts and Hymns

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In the Text we noted the importance of poetry in Revelation. Unsurprisingly, this book has inspired many lyrics and songs that feature prominently in modern hymnology. The table below references poetic passages from Revelation and the hymns it inspired. 

RevelationHymn
4:8“Holy, Holy, Holy,” words: Reginald Heber (1826); music: “Nicaea,” John B. Dykes (1861)
4:11“Thou Art Worthy,” by Pauline Michael Mills (1963, 1975, Fred Bock Music Co.)
5:12“Worthy Is the Lamb,” by Robert C. Clatterbuck (1988, Hope Publishing Company)
12:11“Victory in Jesus,” words and music by Eugene M. Bartlett (1939, E.M. Bartlett, renewed)
12:11“We Shall Overcome,” African American spiritual
19:16“All Hail, King Jesus,” by Dave Moody (1981, Dayspring Music, LLC)

Source: http://www.jesuswalk.com/revelation/revelation-songs-hymns.htm. Accessed Nov 6, 2020.