[Verse 1] The Lamb broke open the first four seals: A white horse rode with a bow. Red took peace from the earth below; Black weighed bread in scales of woe. Pale came Death, and the grave followed after; Sword, famine, plague crossed land. Under the altar the martyrs cried, "How long?" beneath God's hand. [Refrain] The seals were opened, And history shook. The seals were opened, As heaven read the book. Kings hid under mountains, The mighty lost command: Who shall be able to stand Before the wrath of the Lamb? [Verse 2] The sixth seal darkened the sun; The moon became as blood. Stars fell down, and islands moved, The sky rolled back above. Then four winds waited under angels; A seal marked servants from the tribes. Judgment paused while mercy numbered Those preserved beneath the skies. [Chorus] A great multitude no man could number, From every nation, kindred, tongue, Stood before the throne in white, Palms in hand and victory sung. They came through great tribulation; The Lamb will lead where fountains spring. God shall wipe away all tears; Salvation belongs to the King. [Final Refrain] The seals were opened, But mercy still could stand.