1. And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven, as it were for half an hour.
2. And I saw seven angels standing in the presence of God; and there were given to them seven trumpets.
3. And another angel came, and stood before the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given to him much incense, that he should offer of the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar, which is before the throne of God.