The Pillar of Fire
Album: Music from Parts Unknown
By: Last Rites
By: Last Rites
Duration
5:12
Genres
Description
A warning of a possible future, the Pillar of Fire takes the listener beyond everyday mundane experience to a place that remains undefined. This song shows John Lind's improvisational prowess and features the MuTron Pedal Flanger, gateway to a new reality.
Lyrics
The Pillar of Fire ©1995, 2004 John C. Lind Beatific vision divinely intervened I was sinking swiftly into the Sea of Dreams A voice called faintly; I almost didn’t hear Thoughts were overwhelmed; I succumbed to fear The Paraclete called me from above He was borne upon the wings of a Dove I shielded my eye from the blinding heat The Pillar of Fire swept me off my feet The Seals were broken; the Bowls overturned I saw as the Earth was thoroughly burned The surface masked by poisoned clouds I heard the cries of the dying crowds The Blood and Fire mingled with Hail The lands were thrashed by a thousand gales The cities sank into the Sea I witnessed All that is to be A Sign appeared on the Seventh Day A brilliant Star with Seven Rays The Trumpets blared; the New Age began And thus awaits the Flock of Man
