Merging Light - The Book of Lyrics

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The dimensions of space and time are seemingly limitless. In the vastness of space our relative position The dimensions of space and time are seemingly limitless. In the vastness of space our relative position The dimensions of space and time are seemingly limitless. In the vastness of space our relative position The dimensions of space and time are seemingly limitless. In the vastness of space our relative position appears miniscule and entirely inconsequential. In the never ending passage of time our moments are appears miniscule and entirely inconsequential. In the never ending passage of time our moments are appears miniscule and entirely inconsequential. In the never ending passage of time our moments are appears miniscule and entirely inconsequential. In the never ending passage of time our moments are here and then gone. We will fade away into eternity with nary a trace of our existence. Yet we occupy here and then gone. We will fade away into eternity with nary a trace of our existence. Yet we occupy here and then gone. We will fade away into eternity with nary a trace of our existence. Yet we occupy here and then gone. We will fade away into eternity with nary a trace of our existence. Yet we occupy

the here and now, coalescing at this particular point in space and time with the greatest opportunity the here and now, coalescing at this particular point in space and time with the greatest opportunity the here and now, coalescing at this particular point in space and time with the greatest opportunity the here and now, coalescing at this particular point in space and time with the greatest opportunity imaginable imaginable imaginable imaginable –––– for we are here to live.for we are here to live.for we are here to live.for we are here to live.

We have minds that we use to bring into physical reality that which we can conceive. Our minds have We have minds that we use to bring into physical reality that which we can conceive. Our minds have We have minds that we use to bring into physical reality that which we can conceive. Our minds have We have minds that we use to bring into physical reality that which we can conceive. Our minds have tremendous power to shape outcomes, and the choices we make will define who we are. We can choose tremendous power to shape outcomes, and the choices we make will define who we are. We can choose tremendous power to shape outcomes, and the choices we make will define who we are. We can choose tremendous power to shape outcomes, and the choices we make will define who we are. We can choose darkness or light. We can choose to indulge ourselves at the expense of others. We can choose to shine darkness or light. We can choose to indulge ourselves at the expense of others. We can choose to shine darkness or light. We can choose to indulge ourselves at the expense of others. We can choose to shine darkness or light. We can choose to indulge ourselves at the expense of others. We can choose to shine light into the lives of those around us. We can fail to set goals, letting our time pass without imprinting light into the lives of those around us. We can fail to set goals, letting our time pass without imprinting light into the lives of those around us. We can fail to set goals, letting our time pass without imprinting light into the lives of those around us. We can fail to set goals, letting our time pass without imprinting it with our own influence. We can dedicate ourselves to worthy pursuits. We decide for ourselves the it with our own influence. We can dedicate ourselves to worthy pursuits. We decide for ourselves the it with our own influence. We can dedicate ourselves to worthy pursuits. We decide for ourselves the it with our own influence. We can dedicate ourselves to worthy pursuits. We decide for ourselves the

meaning of our existence.meaning of our existence.meaning of our existence.meaning of our existence.

Our mind is the light within us. It is through our mind that we formulate our thoughts and make the Our mind is the light within us. It is through our mind that we formulate our thoughts and make the Our mind is the light within us. It is through our mind that we formulate our thoughts and make the Our mind is the light within us. It is through our mind that we formulate our thoughts and make the choices that set the path of our existence. And as we set out on life’s path we are provided with gifts choices that set the path of our existence. And as we set out on life’s path we are provided with gifts choices that set the path of our existence. And as we set out on life’s path we are provided with gifts choices that set the path of our existence. And as we set out on life’s path we are provided with gifts

which will either aid or hinder our journey. Greatest amongst these gifts are love and truth.which will either aid or hinder our journey. Greatest amongst these gifts are love and truth.which will either aid or hinder our journey. Greatest amongst these gifts are love and truth.which will either aid or hinder our journey. Greatest amongst these gifts are love and truth.

Love is powerful. Love is inspiring. And as we give love to those in the world around us, so shall we Love is powerful. Love is inspiring. And as we give love to those in the world around us, so shall we Love is powerful. Love is inspiring. And as we give love to those in the world around us, so shall we Love is powerful. Love is inspiring. And as we give love to those in the world around us, so shall we receive love in abundance. Love helps us forge relationships with one another, lifts us up during receive love in abundance. Love helps us forge relationships with one another, lifts us up during receive love in abundance. Love helps us forge relationships with one another, lifts us up during receive love in abundance. Love helps us forge relationships with one another, lifts us up during

difficult times, and brings joy to our hearts. If we fail or refuse to love, surely our journey will be both difficult times, and brings joy to our hearts. If we fail or refuse to love, surely our journey will be both difficult times, and brings joy to our hearts. If we fail or refuse to love, surely our journey will be both difficult times, and brings joy to our hearts. If we fail or refuse to love, surely our journey will be both desolate and lonely. Our hearts are empty and the void can be filled with bitterness and hatred, which desolate and lonely. Our hearts are empty and the void can be filled with bitterness and hatred, which desolate and lonely. Our hearts are empty and the void can be filled with bitterness and hatred, which desolate and lonely. Our hearts are empty and the void can be filled with bitterness and hatred, which bring darkness onto our path. But love causes the light within us to shine brighter and more clearly, bring darkness onto our path. But love causes the light within us to shine brighter and more clearly, bring darkness onto our path. But love causes the light within us to shine brighter and more clearly, bring darkness onto our path. But love causes the light within us to shine brighter and more clearly,

and makes our journey ever the more easy.and makes our journey ever the more easy.and makes our journey ever the more easy.and makes our journey ever the more easy.

Truth clears the obstacles from our path. Pursuit of and devotion to truth enlightens us so that we may Truth clears the obstacles from our path. Pursuit of and devotion to truth enlightens us so that we may Truth clears the obstacles from our path. Pursuit of and devotion to truth enlightens us so that we may Truth clears the obstacles from our path. Pursuit of and devotion to truth enlightens us so that we may make better choices as we proceed on our journey through life. The avoidance of truth distracts us. It make better choices as we proceed on our journey through life. The avoidance of truth distracts us. It make better choices as we proceed on our journey through life. The avoidance of truth distracts us. It make better choices as we proceed on our journey through life. The avoidance of truth distracts us. It confuses us. It complicates our journey. We may also encounter the lies of others. Those who would confuses us. It complicates our journey. We may also encounter the lies of others. Those who would confuses us. It complicates our journey. We may also encounter the lies of others. Those who would confuses us. It complicates our journey. We may also encounter the lies of others. Those who would deceive us would lead us into darkness. As we turn from lies, our own as well as the lies of others, we deceive us would lead us into darkness. As we turn from lies, our own as well as the lies of others, we deceive us would lead us into darkness. As we turn from lies, our own as well as the lies of others, we deceive us would lead us into darkness. As we turn from lies, our own as well as the lies of others, we

turn towards truth, we are enlightened and our path becomes clearer.turn towards truth, we are enlightened and our path becomes clearer.turn towards truth, we are enlightened and our path becomes clearer.turn towards truth, we are enlightened and our path becomes clearer.

Pursuit of love and truth in our lives enables us to merge our light with those around us for a more Pursuit of love and truth in our lives enables us to merge our light with those around us for a more Pursuit of love and truth in our lives enables us to merge our light with those around us for a more Pursuit of love and truth in our lives enables us to merge our light with those around us for a more meaningful human experience. We can use love and truth to help lift up those around us meaningful human experience. We can use love and truth to help lift up those around us meaningful human experience. We can use love and truth to help lift up those around us meaningful human experience. We can use love and truth to help lift up those around us ---- and thus we and thus we and thus we and thus we lift ourselves as well. And as we pass on from this human experience, the value and meaning which we lift ourselves as well. And as we pass on from this human experience, the value and meaning which we lift ourselves as well. And as we pass on from this human experience, the value and meaning which we lift ourselves as well. And as we pass on from this human experience, the value and meaning which we enshrine onto our souls will determine the extent to which our light merges with the eternal light of enshrine onto our souls will determine the extent to which our light merges with the eternal light of enshrine onto our souls will determine the extent to which our light merges with the eternal light of enshrine onto our souls will determine the extent to which our light merges with the eternal light of

God.God.God.God.




From their Inaugural CD


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CreationCreationCreationCreation

Rise now the beginningRise now the beginningRise now the beginningRise now the beginning Of all that will beOf all that will beOf all that will beOf all that will be

Spread forth through the universeSpread forth through the universeSpread forth through the universeSpread forth through the universe For all eternityFor all eternityFor all eternityFor all eternity

All souls shall proceed from hereAll souls shall proceed from hereAll souls shall proceed from hereAll souls shall proceed from here

To live ,love, and learnTo live ,love, and learnTo live ,love, and learnTo live ,love, and learn Define meaning in who they areDefine meaning in who they areDefine meaning in who they areDefine meaning in who they are

All souls shall returnAll souls shall returnAll souls shall returnAll souls shall return

Go forth heaven’s angelsGo forth heaven’s angelsGo forth heaven’s angelsGo forth heaven’s angels And help where you mayAnd help where you mayAnd help where you mayAnd help where you may

Self indulgence and other sinSelf indulgence and other sinSelf indulgence and other sinSelf indulgence and other sin Will carry them astrayWill carry them astrayWill carry them astrayWill carry them astray

The light within shall guide themThe light within shall guide themThe light within shall guide themThe light within shall guide them

In time they will knowIn time they will knowIn time they will knowIn time they will know If they’re to enter a higher realmIf they’re to enter a higher realmIf they’re to enter a higher realmIf they’re to enter a higher realm

They must tend to their soulThey must tend to their soulThey must tend to their soulThey must tend to their soul







SelfSelfSelfSelf----IndulgenceIndulgenceIndulgenceIndulgence

I know a sweet young womanI know a sweet young womanI know a sweet young womanI know a sweet young woman

She’s got a smile for meShe’s got a smile for meShe’s got a smile for meShe’s got a smile for me When I tell her she’s my womanWhen I tell her she’s my womanWhen I tell her she’s my womanWhen I tell her she’s my woman

She’s so willing to please meShe’s so willing to please meShe’s so willing to please meShe’s so willing to please me

I’ll never keep this goingI’ll never keep this goingI’ll never keep this goingI’ll never keep this going She’s fallen in loveShe’s fallen in loveShe’s fallen in loveShe’s fallen in love I’ll just deceive herI’ll just deceive herI’ll just deceive herI’ll just deceive her ‘Til I’ve had enough‘Til I’ve had enough‘Til I’ve had enough‘Til I’ve had enough

I don’t mind hurting I don’t mind hurting I don’t mind hurting I don’t mind hurting

As long as I get what I wantAs long as I get what I wantAs long as I get what I wantAs long as I get what I want

I’m spending all her moneyI’m spending all her moneyI’m spending all her moneyI’m spending all her money Let’s go for a rideLet’s go for a rideLet’s go for a rideLet’s go for a ride

I’ve got a back door womanI’ve got a back door womanI’ve got a back door womanI’ve got a back door woman And three on the sideAnd three on the sideAnd three on the sideAnd three on the side

We’ll go out this eveningWe’ll go out this eveningWe’ll go out this eveningWe’ll go out this evening When she’s not aroundWhen she’s not aroundWhen she’s not aroundWhen she’s not around

I’ve got her AmexI’ve got her AmexI’ve got her AmexI’ve got her Amex So we’ll hit the townSo we’ll hit the townSo we’ll hit the townSo we’ll hit the town

I don’t mind cheating I don’t mind cheating I don’t mind cheating I don’t mind cheating

As long as I get what I wantAs long as I get what I wantAs long as I get what I wantAs long as I get what I want







Arrogance Arrogance Arrogance Arrogance ---- Demonic WarningDemonic WarningDemonic WarningDemonic Warning



I like to make that spotlight shineI like to make that spotlight shineI like to make that spotlight shineI like to make that spotlight shine I tell the world what’s yours is mineI tell the world what’s yours is mineI tell the world what’s yours is mineI tell the world what’s yours is mine All the serfs who bitch and moanAll the serfs who bitch and moanAll the serfs who bitch and moanAll the serfs who bitch and moan

We can feed them crumbs and bonesWe can feed them crumbs and bonesWe can feed them crumbs and bonesWe can feed them crumbs and bones

All life’s losersAll life’s losersAll life’s losersAll life’s losers Who wait around in lineWho wait around in lineWho wait around in lineWho wait around in line

To take what’s givenTo take what’s givenTo take what’s givenTo take what’s given Wasted souls, Wasted mindsWasted souls, Wasted mindsWasted souls, Wasted mindsWasted souls, Wasted minds

They’re just plain stupidThey’re just plain stupidThey’re just plain stupidThey’re just plain stupid Don’t know how to get alongDon’t know how to get alongDon’t know how to get alongDon’t know how to get along

They might try workingThey might try workingThey might try workingThey might try working Instead of crying the same old songInstead of crying the same old songInstead of crying the same old songInstead of crying the same old song

I’ve got my moneyI’ve got my moneyI’ve got my moneyI’ve got my money I stole it fair and squareI stole it fair and squareI stole it fair and squareI stole it fair and square You’re not my problemYou’re not my problemYou’re not my problemYou’re not my problem

I don’t know you, I don’t careI don’t know you, I don’t careI don’t know you, I don’t careI don’t know you, I don’t care

So take your welfareSo take your welfareSo take your welfareSo take your welfare And make it on your ownAnd make it on your ownAnd make it on your ownAnd make it on your own

I paid my shareI paid my shareI paid my shareI paid my share Why can’t you leave me aloneWhy can’t you leave me aloneWhy can’t you leave me aloneWhy can’t you leave me alone

No surrenderNo surrenderNo surrenderNo surrender There’s nothing but the fightThere’s nothing but the fightThere’s nothing but the fightThere’s nothing but the fight

Don’t ask questionsDon’t ask questionsDon’t ask questionsDon’t ask questions Sit down, shut up, we’ll tell you what is rightSit down, shut up, we’ll tell you what is rightSit down, shut up, we’ll tell you what is rightSit down, shut up, we’ll tell you what is right

True compassionTrue compassionTrue compassionTrue compassion Is tossing them a boneIs tossing them a boneIs tossing them a boneIs tossing them a bone We’ll ride their angerWe’ll ride their angerWe’ll ride their angerWe’ll ride their anger

And never leave you aloneAnd never leave you aloneAnd never leave you aloneAnd never leave you alone

I am using your arrogance and your contempt I am using your arrogance and your contempt I am using your arrogance and your contempt I am using your arrogance and your contempt for the disenfranchisedfor the disenfranchisedfor the disenfranchisedfor the disenfranchised

To breed boiling discontentTo breed boiling discontentTo breed boiling discontentTo breed boiling discontent I will turn their despair into hatred of you and I will turn their despair into hatred of you and I will turn their despair into hatred of you and I will turn their despair into hatred of you and

your disdain into hatred of themyour disdain into hatred of themyour disdain into hatred of themyour disdain into hatred of them They will feel your derision at the core of They will feel your derision at the core of They will feel your derision at the core of They will feel your derision at the core of

their beingtheir beingtheir beingtheir being They will embrace it as the cause of their misery They will embrace it as the cause of their misery They will embrace it as the cause of their misery They will embrace it as the cause of their misery

I am liesI am liesI am liesI am lies I am the source of their despondency and the I am the source of their despondency and the I am the source of their despondency and the I am the source of their despondency and the

cause of your scorncause of your scorncause of your scorncause of your scorn I am contempt in the hearts of the successful I am contempt in the hearts of the successful I am contempt in the hearts of the successful I am contempt in the hearts of the successful I am accusation in the hearts of despondent I am accusation in the hearts of despondent I am accusation in the hearts of despondent I am accusation in the hearts of despondent I am ambition in the hearts of the politicians I am ambition in the hearts of the politicians I am ambition in the hearts of the politicians I am ambition in the hearts of the politicians

who falsely denounce man against woman, rich who falsely denounce man against woman, rich who falsely denounce man against woman, rich who falsely denounce man against woman, rich against poor, white against black against poor, white against black against poor, white against black against poor, white against black

I will stir anger simmering below the surface I will stir anger simmering below the surface I will stir anger simmering below the surface I will stir anger simmering below the surface soon to be unleashed to bring chaos, destruction, soon to be unleashed to bring chaos, destruction, soon to be unleashed to bring chaos, destruction, soon to be unleashed to bring chaos, destruction,

murder and mayhemmurder and mayhemmurder and mayhemmurder and mayhem I am their hatred of you and I am your hatred I am their hatred of you and I am your hatred I am their hatred of you and I am your hatred I am their hatred of you and I am your hatred

of themof themof themof them I will consume you allI will consume you allI will consume you allI will consume you all

Ignore who I am at your perilIgnore who I am at your perilIgnore who I am at your perilIgnore who I am at your peril





Guardian AngelsGuardian AngelsGuardian AngelsGuardian Angels

A child of God, who now walks in the first realm of life, has been charged to our care. And A child of God, who now walks in the first realm of life, has been charged to our care. And A child of God, who now walks in the first realm of life, has been charged to our care. And A child of God, who now walks in the first realm of life, has been charged to our care. And as we must oversee his spiritual evolution, we must help where we may. This child of God as we must oversee his spiritual evolution, we must help where we may. This child of God as we must oversee his spiritual evolution, we must help where we may. This child of God as we must oversee his spiritual evolution, we must help where we may. This child of God has been misguided. He is impressed with corrupt influence, choosing selfhas been misguided. He is impressed with corrupt influence, choosing selfhas been misguided. He is impressed with corrupt influence, choosing selfhas been misguided. He is impressed with corrupt influence, choosing self----indulgence over indulgence over indulgence over indulgence over goodness. He is falsely arrogant, not realizing that his talents, and the fruits thereof, are goodness. He is falsely arrogant, not realizing that his talents, and the fruits thereof, are goodness. He is falsely arrogant, not realizing that his talents, and the fruits thereof, are goodness. He is falsely arrogant, not realizing that his talents, and the fruits thereof, are gifts for which he should be thankful. He cares not for the hearts of those who surround gifts for which he should be thankful. He cares not for the hearts of those who surround gifts for which he should be thankful. He cares not for the hearts of those who surround gifts for which he should be thankful. He cares not for the hearts of those who surround him. He willfully ignores their needs and desires, yet takes of them to serve his own. He him. He willfully ignores their needs and desires, yet takes of them to serve his own. He him. He willfully ignores their needs and desires, yet takes of them to serve his own. He him. He willfully ignores their needs and desires, yet takes of them to serve his own. He

must be cleansed of the poisonous attitudes gripping his soul, so that he may be truly must be cleansed of the poisonous attitudes gripping his soul, so that he may be truly must be cleansed of the poisonous attitudes gripping his soul, so that he may be truly must be cleansed of the poisonous attitudes gripping his soul, so that he may be truly contrite. Let us intervene. All that, which he falsely values, must implode.contrite. Let us intervene. All that, which he falsely values, must implode.contrite. Let us intervene. All that, which he falsely values, must implode.contrite. Let us intervene. All that, which he falsely values, must implode.

The fire’s demons are vying for your soulThe fire’s demons are vying for your soulThe fire’s demons are vying for your soulThe fire’s demons are vying for your soul

Poke confusion in everything you knowPoke confusion in everything you knowPoke confusion in everything you knowPoke confusion in everything you know

With selfish blindness you slither through the nightWith selfish blindness you slither through the nightWith selfish blindness you slither through the nightWith selfish blindness you slither through the night

You must be humbled to help you find the lightYou must be humbled to help you find the lightYou must be humbled to help you find the lightYou must be humbled to help you find the light

Hell is watching youHell is watching youHell is watching youHell is watching you

Your time is coming dueYour time is coming dueYour time is coming dueYour time is coming due

Fates of Karma are riding on the windFates of Karma are riding on the windFates of Karma are riding on the windFates of Karma are riding on the wind

It is written and so it must beginIt is written and so it must beginIt is written and so it must beginIt is written and so it must begin

All will crumble that’s built upon the sandAll will crumble that’s built upon the sandAll will crumble that’s built upon the sandAll will crumble that’s built upon the sand

Vain delusion you’re just a mortal manVain delusion you’re just a mortal manVain delusion you’re just a mortal manVain delusion you’re just a mortal man







RegretsRegretsRegretsRegrets



Amid the bouts of my depressionAmid the bouts of my depressionAmid the bouts of my depressionAmid the bouts of my depression I’m trying to find where I belongI’m trying to find where I belongI’m trying to find where I belongI’m trying to find where I belong

Should I offer my confessionShould I offer my confessionShould I offer my confessionShould I offer my confession So many things I’ve done so wrongSo many things I’ve done so wrongSo many things I’ve done so wrongSo many things I’ve done so wrong

I’ve mocked the poor with condescensionI’ve mocked the poor with condescensionI’ve mocked the poor with condescensionI’ve mocked the poor with condescension

Seeds of heartbreak I have sewnSeeds of heartbreak I have sewnSeeds of heartbreak I have sewnSeeds of heartbreak I have sewn I’ve obscured my true intentionI’ve obscured my true intentionI’ve obscured my true intentionI’ve obscured my true intention Tears of women I have knownTears of women I have knownTears of women I have knownTears of women I have known

Much too late for selfMuch too late for selfMuch too late for selfMuch too late for self----reflectionreflectionreflectionreflection I know I’m not who I should beI know I’m not who I should beI know I’m not who I should beI know I’m not who I should be

I should’ve climbed much higher mountainsI should’ve climbed much higher mountainsI should’ve climbed much higher mountainsI should’ve climbed much higher mountains I should’ve sailed across the seaI should’ve sailed across the seaI should’ve sailed across the seaI should’ve sailed across the sea

With my deceptions and impatienceWith my deceptions and impatienceWith my deceptions and impatienceWith my deceptions and impatience

It seems I’ve ended up aloneIt seems I’ve ended up aloneIt seems I’ve ended up aloneIt seems I’ve ended up alone Jeering specters haunt my conscience Jeering specters haunt my conscience Jeering specters haunt my conscience Jeering specters haunt my conscience

On my knees I’m prayingOn my knees I’m prayingOn my knees I’m prayingOn my knees I’m praying Can I hide my pain if they never see me cryingCan I hide my pain if they never see me cryingCan I hide my pain if they never see me cryingCan I hide my pain if they never see me crying

I always tried to show I had so much I always tried to show I had so much I always tried to show I had so much I always tried to show I had so much of everythingof everythingof everythingof everything

A faA faA faA façade of lies I never had too much ade of lies I never had too much ade of lies I never had too much ade of lies I never had too much of anythingof anythingof anythingof anything

Now I find that I’m reaching out for somethingNow I find that I’m reaching out for somethingNow I find that I’m reaching out for somethingNow I find that I’m reaching out for something

As my sunset fades to darknessAs my sunset fades to darknessAs my sunset fades to darknessAs my sunset fades to darkness And these shadows fill my mindAnd these shadows fill my mindAnd these shadows fill my mindAnd these shadows fill my mind I can’t stop these visions of me I can’t stop these visions of me I can’t stop these visions of me I can’t stop these visions of me

committing suicidecommitting suicidecommitting suicidecommitting suicide On my knees I’m prayingOn my knees I’m prayingOn my knees I’m prayingOn my knees I’m praying

Can I hide my pain if they never see me cryingCan I hide my pain if they never see me cryingCan I hide my pain if they never see me cryingCan I hide my pain if they never see me crying

Deep in my soul I heard you callingDeep in my soul I heard you callingDeep in my soul I heard you callingDeep in my soul I heard you calling I just sneered and I turned awayI just sneered and I turned awayI just sneered and I turned awayI just sneered and I turned away

Through all these years I’ve just kept fallingThrough all these years I’ve just kept fallingThrough all these years I’ve just kept fallingThrough all these years I’ve just kept falling Now I’m on my knees to prayNow I’m on my knees to prayNow I’m on my knees to prayNow I’m on my knees to pray





DyingDyingDyingDying I feel my heartbeat fadingI feel my heartbeat fadingI feel my heartbeat fadingI feel my heartbeat fading

I never really triedI never really triedI never really triedI never really tried I gasp for breath as I am ableI gasp for breath as I am ableI gasp for breath as I am ableI gasp for breath as I am able

To truly come aliveTo truly come aliveTo truly come aliveTo truly come alive I feel my spirit rising I feel my spirit rising I feel my spirit rising I feel my spirit rising

I could’ve reached the skyI could’ve reached the skyI could’ve reached the skyI could’ve reached the sky Above my body on the tableAbove my body on the tableAbove my body on the tableAbove my body on the table

But I never tried to flyBut I never tried to flyBut I never tried to flyBut I never tried to fly All my memoriesAll my memoriesAll my memoriesAll my memories

Such a life I could’ve knownSuch a life I could’ve knownSuch a life I could’ve knownSuch a life I could’ve known Pass before my eyesPass before my eyesPass before my eyesPass before my eyes

But the chance to live is goneBut the chance to live is goneBut the chance to live is goneBut the chance to live is gone And those who’ve gone before meAnd those who’ve gone before meAnd those who’ve gone before meAnd those who’ve gone before me Are waiting in the lightAre waiting in the lightAre waiting in the lightAre waiting in the light

Pain or pleasurePain or pleasurePain or pleasurePain or pleasure

Your life lies before youYour life lies before youYour life lies before youYour life lies before you The feeling’s so strangeThe feeling’s so strangeThe feeling’s so strangeThe feeling’s so strange

Behind youBehind youBehind youBehind you All perceptionAll perceptionAll perceptionAll perception And all around youAnd all around youAnd all around youAnd all around you Has been rearrangedHas been rearrangedHas been rearrangedHas been rearranged Angels beckonAngels beckonAngels beckonAngels beckon

You have defined who you are You have defined who you are You have defined who you are You have defined who you are They’re calling me homeThey’re calling me homeThey’re calling me homeThey’re calling me home Can’t explain this feelingCan’t explain this feelingCan’t explain this feelingCan’t explain this feeling

Judgment of your eternal soul is at handJudgment of your eternal soul is at handJudgment of your eternal soul is at handJudgment of your eternal soul is at hand I’m tired of holding onI’m tired of holding onI’m tired of holding onI’m tired of holding on

Their brilliant lights embrace meTheir brilliant lights embrace meTheir brilliant lights embrace meTheir brilliant lights embrace me Guide me to a new dimensionGuide me to a new dimensionGuide me to a new dimensionGuide me to a new dimension I feel the pain I caused forI feel the pain I caused forI feel the pain I caused forI feel the pain I caused for

Those encountered through my lifeThose encountered through my lifeThose encountered through my lifeThose encountered through my life I’m a sinnerI’m a sinnerI’m a sinnerI’m a sinner

Will I be forgivenWill I be forgivenWill I be forgivenWill I be forgiven I’m damned to face this truth thatI’m damned to face this truth thatI’m damned to face this truth thatI’m damned to face this truth that

There’s no hiding who I amThere’s no hiding who I amThere’s no hiding who I amThere’s no hiding who I am

When you break down on your kneesWhen you break down on your kneesWhen you break down on your kneesWhen you break down on your knees Offer tithings to appeaseOffer tithings to appeaseOffer tithings to appeaseOffer tithings to appease

Strive for truth in all your deedsStrive for truth in all your deedsStrive for truth in all your deedsStrive for truth in all your deeds You purify your soulYou purify your soulYou purify your soulYou purify your soul

When you’re humbled in his eyesWhen you’re humbled in his eyesWhen you’re humbled in his eyesWhen you’re humbled in his eyes Cast aside your alibisCast aside your alibisCast aside your alibisCast aside your alibis

No longer holding onto liesNo longer holding onto liesNo longer holding onto liesNo longer holding onto lies You sanctify your soulYou sanctify your soulYou sanctify your soulYou sanctify your soul

But when you turn the truth asideBut when you turn the truth asideBut when you turn the truth asideBut when you turn the truth aside Embracing selfEmbracing selfEmbracing selfEmbracing self----indulgent prideindulgent prideindulgent prideindulgent pride

Living lies you cannot hideLiving lies you cannot hideLiving lies you cannot hideLiving lies you cannot hide You then damn your soulYou then damn your soulYou then damn your soulYou then damn your soul







JudgmentJudgmentJudgmentJudgment We’re waiting, so come on inWe’re waiting, so come on inWe’re waiting, so come on inWe’re waiting, so come on in

You must answer for all your sinYou must answer for all your sinYou must answer for all your sinYou must answer for all your sin Enlightened souls will join the choirEnlightened souls will join the choirEnlightened souls will join the choirEnlightened souls will join the choir

Evil souls will burn in fireEvil souls will burn in fireEvil souls will burn in fireEvil souls will burn in fire

You must have thought you would never dieYou must have thought you would never dieYou must have thought you would never dieYou must have thought you would never die There’s nothing left but to wonder whyThere’s nothing left but to wonder whyThere’s nothing left but to wonder whyThere’s nothing left but to wonder why

Enlightened souls fly ever higherEnlightened souls fly ever higherEnlightened souls fly ever higherEnlightened souls fly ever higher Evil souls will burn in fireEvil souls will burn in fireEvil souls will burn in fireEvil souls will burn in fire

The light in the distance The light in the distance The light in the distance The light in the distance

Will steadily growWill steadily growWill steadily growWill steadily grow Visions of angelsVisions of angelsVisions of angelsVisions of angels Shimmering glowShimmering glowShimmering glowShimmering glow

Wonders of HeavenWonders of HeavenWonders of HeavenWonders of Heaven

Or wages of sinOr wages of sinOr wages of sinOr wages of sin Judgment awaits youJudgment awaits youJudgment awaits youJudgment awaits you

He knows where you’ve beenHe knows where you’ve beenHe knows where you’ve beenHe knows where you’ve been

Couldn’t you ever see the pain in their eyesCouldn’t you ever see the pain in their eyesCouldn’t you ever see the pain in their eyesCouldn’t you ever see the pain in their eyes Couldn’t you feel their hearts were grievingCouldn’t you feel their hearts were grievingCouldn’t you feel their hearts were grievingCouldn’t you feel their hearts were grieving Did you turn away or did you help them riseDid you turn away or did you help them riseDid you turn away or did you help them riseDid you turn away or did you help them rise

What did you chooseWhat did you chooseWhat did you chooseWhat did you choose Assist or despiseAssist or despiseAssist or despiseAssist or despise

You lived in the shadowsYou lived in the shadowsYou lived in the shadowsYou lived in the shadows Your story’s so oldYour story’s so oldYour story’s so oldYour story’s so old

You cheated for passionYou cheated for passionYou cheated for passionYou cheated for passion You cheated for goldYou cheated for goldYou cheated for goldYou cheated for gold

Lies and deceit ledLies and deceit ledLies and deceit ledLies and deceit led To living so wellTo living so wellTo living so wellTo living so well

Judgment is renderedJudgment is renderedJudgment is renderedJudgment is rendered Damn you to hellDamn you to hellDamn you to hellDamn you to hell

Please Lord NoooooooooPlease Lord NoooooooooPlease Lord NoooooooooPlease Lord Nooooooooo

((((Satanic laughterSatanic laughterSatanic laughterSatanic laughter)))) Sweet Lord in Heaven, please save meSweet Lord in Heaven, please save meSweet Lord in Heaven, please save meSweet Lord in Heaven, please save me

Welcome to Hell, Brother Welcome to Hell, Brother Welcome to Hell, Brother Welcome to Hell, Brother ((((Satanic laughterSatanic laughterSatanic laughterSatanic laughter))))

Dear Lord, I know I abandoned youDear Lord, I know I abandoned youDear Lord, I know I abandoned youDear Lord, I know I abandoned you

Please don’t abandon me herePlease don’t abandon me herePlease don’t abandon me herePlease don’t abandon me here







The Light WithinThe Light WithinThe Light WithinThe Light Within SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes

Choosing right from wrongChoosing right from wrongChoosing right from wrongChoosing right from wrong Is showingIs showingIs showingIs showing

You may yet belongYou may yet belongYou may yet belongYou may yet belong Angels and prayersAngels and prayersAngels and prayersAngels and prayers

Will guide you to the lightWill guide you to the lightWill guide you to the lightWill guide you to the light If you’re given tomorrow will you light a path If you’re given tomorrow will you light a path If you’re given tomorrow will you light a path If you’re given tomorrow will you light a path

to Heavento Heavento Heavento Heaven

VisionsVisionsVisionsVisions While you appear to sleepWhile you appear to sleepWhile you appear to sleepWhile you appear to sleep

Of HeavenOf HeavenOf HeavenOf Heaven While your loved ones weepWhile your loved ones weepWhile your loved ones weepWhile your loved ones weep

Darkness or lightDarkness or lightDarkness or lightDarkness or light How shall you be knownHow shall you be knownHow shall you be knownHow shall you be known

If you’re given tomorrow will you shine the If you’re given tomorrow will you shine the If you’re given tomorrow will you shine the If you’re given tomorrow will you shine the light of Heavenlight of Heavenlight of Heavenlight of Heaven

The light within will lift you far The light within will lift you far The light within will lift you far The light within will lift you far beyond tomorrowbeyond tomorrowbeyond tomorrowbeyond tomorrow

Your mortal sin will complicate the wayYour mortal sin will complicate the wayYour mortal sin will complicate the wayYour mortal sin will complicate the way

The light within will lift you far The light within will lift you far The light within will lift you far The light within will lift you far beyond tomorrowbeyond tomorrowbeyond tomorrowbeyond tomorrow

Your mortal sin will complicate the wayYour mortal sin will complicate the wayYour mortal sin will complicate the wayYour mortal sin will complicate the way

WisdomWisdomWisdomWisdom Seems so hard to findSeems so hard to findSeems so hard to findSeems so hard to find

PatiencePatiencePatiencePatience Or else you’ll lose your mindOr else you’ll lose your mindOr else you’ll lose your mindOr else you’ll lose your mind

So many trialsSo many trialsSo many trialsSo many trials Along the journey of the soulAlong the journey of the soulAlong the journey of the soulAlong the journey of the soul

Put your faith in tomorrow and you’ll find your Put your faith in tomorrow and you’ll find your Put your faith in tomorrow and you’ll find your Put your faith in tomorrow and you’ll find your

path to Heavenpath to Heavenpath to Heavenpath to Heaven



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Caspar David Friedrich

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