This striking adaptation from scripture foretells a future free from tears, hatred, and injustice and provides a vision of a renewed and redeemed earth: "A New Jerusalem arise, a new creation come alive, into the dawning after dark, arise!" A combination of varied musical influences is skillfully woven together for choir, piano, and optional instruments including cello, organ, handbells, and drum as well as optional congregational involvement (congregational handout included).