Dusk and dawn, through all the day,
the creeping smoke over men holds sway
darkness does not keep its own
waiting not 'til the north wind's blown.
I hear their voices, I hear their call,
I see their terrible figures all,
they take on cloaks of glory and disguise
hiding away, preying on the fool and the wise.
I know the song, I know it well.
once in their camp, mine own heart did dwell.
We all have made our way through their place.
The shadows cling to all of the human race.
All have fallen victim, all have suffered pains.
All have wrought their own demise, wrapped themselves in chains.
Foul I was, 'til the Savior's loving light,
brought me from the pit and gave me His Spirit's sight.
I look upon the world and see
dying lands, turning in their agony.
Believing they seek power and happiness
Singing the song that makes one worthless.
I met a man who was like myself, my own,
Who stood upon the threshold, violence clearly shown.
We were as one, committed trespasses, gloried in our sin.
We had faced the same evil, nurtured from within.
Echoing on, through all of time itself,
The shadows march whispering, "humans listen to yourself,
You know what you want, we will show you the ways
To make your life complete, filling all your days."
But lied they have, lie they will.
They make monsters of us all, and seek to corrupt us still.
They're jealous of the Lord's creation, jealous of all He holds dear,
So they twist the truth, tossing forth rumors, temptations and fear.
Listen not to them, listen not to your wretched heart,
Listen only to His voice, realize you once more may start.
Begin again, in joy and in purity,
Grow in God's hope, His light, and you'll find maturity.
His love is eternal, sing His song and you will live
So much longer than any shadow could ever give.
They seek your death, He will give you life forever,
Confess and repent, and your chains He will sever.
You'll find the wings that fly beyond life's only shore
And the reason for living His Call forevermore
You'll find new life, joyful and strong.
Once you have broken from the shadow's song.
the creeping smoke over men holds sway
darkness does not keep its own
waiting not 'til the north wind's blown.
I hear their voices, I hear their call,
I see their terrible figures all,
they take on cloaks of glory and disguise
hiding away, preying on the fool and the wise.
I know the song, I know it well.
once in their camp, mine own heart did dwell.
We all have made our way through their place.
The shadows cling to all of the human race.
All have fallen victim, all have suffered pains.
All have wrought their own demise, wrapped themselves in chains.
Foul I was, 'til the Savior's loving light,
brought me from the pit and gave me His Spirit's sight.
I look upon the world and see
dying lands, turning in their agony.
Believing they seek power and happiness
Singing the song that makes one worthless.
I met a man who was like myself, my own,
Who stood upon the threshold, violence clearly shown.
We were as one, committed trespasses, gloried in our sin.
We had faced the same evil, nurtured from within.
Echoing on, through all of time itself,
The shadows march whispering, "humans listen to yourself,
You know what you want, we will show you the ways
To make your life complete, filling all your days."
But lied they have, lie they will.
They make monsters of us all, and seek to corrupt us still.
They're jealous of the Lord's creation, jealous of all He holds dear,
So they twist the truth, tossing forth rumors, temptations and fear.
Listen not to them, listen not to your wretched heart,
Listen only to His voice, realize you once more may start.
Begin again, in joy and in purity,
Grow in God's hope, His light, and you'll find maturity.
His love is eternal, sing His song and you will live
So much longer than any shadow could ever give.
They seek your death, He will give you life forever,
Confess and repent, and your chains He will sever.
You'll find the wings that fly beyond life's only shore
And the reason for living His Call forevermore
You'll find new life, joyful and strong.
Once you have broken from the shadow's song.
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