Deliver Us from Evil - Hell

«Dearly beloved brethren, we are gathered here this night

In the sight of our redeemer and our saviour Jesus Christ

With his divine permission we this mission shall fulfill

And together on unholy paths deliver us from evil…»

Force-fed on religion from the day I took my name

Branded as a player in their superstitious game

The preacher’s words were frightful tools which I remember well

«Repent ye sinners now or you will surely burn in Hell»

The pleasures and sensations and temptations of the flesh

Damned my heart with guilt thus I was driven to confess

On bended knees I bowed and prayed to save my mortal soul

To rid me of corruption and depravity untold

Deliver us from evil

No angelic voice came singing

In my head was only ringing

The torment was no omen, either hell or heaven sent

The mocking peals of laughter were the sound of common sense

«Dearly beloved brethren, we are gathered here this night

In the sight of our redeemer and our saviour Jesus Christ

With his divine permission we this mission shall fulfill

And together on unholy paths deliver us from evil…»

Perhaps I’m being stubborn, perhaps it’s only pride

Perhaps belief within myself forbids belief outside

Perhaps one day I’ll see the light, disclaim this evil blight

Armed only with the gospel sword to fight the holy fight

Forgive my declination of your loathsome invitation

I shall seek not my salvation at the heart of your domain

I fear not intimidation of your threats of reprobation

Nor dread incineration should I worship not your name