And the building of the wall of it was of jasper, and the city was pure gold like unto clear glass.

And the twelve gates were twelve pearls, every several gate was of one pearl, and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.
"There never was a king's palace lighted up and adorned like this," continued Mr.Mather, as we went homewards.

"It seemeth to be Gods design to show how that He can glorify himself in the work of His hands, even at this season of darkness and death, when all things are sealed up, and there be no flowers, nor leaves, nor ruining brooks, to speak of His goodness and sing forth His praises.

Truly hath it been said, Great things doeth He, which we cannot comprehend.

For He saith to the snow, Be thou on the earth; likewise to the small rain and the great rain of His strength.