1 The vision of the living God came once in blinding storm; and glowing in its heart of flame, their smooth unswerving course the same, like swiftly-moving torches came four beasts in human form. 2 Each wore in front a human face, an eagle's head behind, an ox and lion at each side; as on they flew with wings spread wide, God's Spirit as their constant guide, and lifted by the wind. 3 And moving with them, jewel-bright, four seeing, shining wheels; a vault above, and there a throne where radiance like the rainbow shone on One in majesty alone whose voice all power reveals. 4 In God made flesh we see and hear true likeness, faithful word; and though all hell should disobey, no fear nor fainting shall dismay the prophets sent to show today the glory of the Lord.