Mirror of Souls
Behold the tower Brick by brick we raise it upward to the sky To reach the heights of heaven and beyond With eyes of fire and burning pride, our power cannot be denied So God Himself can look at what we've done Questioning my own intent and motive Babel, are you really all that far away? Sometimes I wonder what we'd do if the applause had died and we found ourselves performing to an empty hall upon an empty stage The eyes of God, or the eyes of man? No one can serve two masters in opposing masterplans But we go our way and keep climbing Higher and higher, but farther to fall And we build all our strongholds behind all our walls But we stand on the threshold of losing it all All the glory we crave All the towers we raise All the pride we build up to the sky When the vanity fades, the illusion gives way to a tower of ashes and lies Still we seek to build our towers higher and higher Sometimes when we think we're so high, the only way to go is down When it is our pride that takes us higher and higher We watch our towers crumble and in helplessness we hit the ground Higher and higher, but farther to fall And we build all our strongholds behind all our walls But we stand on the threshold of losing it all All the glory we crave All the towers we raise All the pride we build up to the sky When the vanity fades, the illusion gives way to a tower of ashes A tower of ashes A tower of ashes and lies
Submitted by Lake of Tears — Apr 26, 2025
The tears stream down her face onto the cold hospital bed just like a prisoner between four ugly walls The fear she can't control is running rampant in her head with every day she spent just waiting for that call And I will never leave her side We walk the tightrope between faith and fear each moment of our lives But then the darkest hour of night is turned to day Another miracle, another act unfolding in this play And I'm blown away The wine overflows and my cup runneth over again I'm blown away My thankfulness grows with these blessings I can't comprehend You raise my spirit to the sky above to fly away To fly on eagles' wings You lift the fallen back on high again to coronate the King above all kings All honor, all glory Raised to Your Majesty on eagles' wings I looked him in the eye and played these words over and over in my mind, but that can't be what he just said I heard it for myself and know that life can be unkind, but can't you see I'm much too young to lose my dad? But I'm blown away When You laugh at the odds for the doctors cannot know Your plans I'm blown away You hold the keys to all life and death and all time in Your hands You raise my spirit to the sky above to fly away To fly on eagles' wings You lift the fallen back on high again to coronate the King above all kings All honor, all glory Raised to Your Majesty on eagles' wings Every tribe and every nation (Lift your voices and sing) [Life a song of praise on high on eagles' wings] All in heaven, all creation Let the tongues of men and angels (Lift your voices and sing) [Let your heart reach to the sky on eagles' wings] All ye blessed, all ye thankful, sing! You raise my spirit to the sky above to fly away To fly on eagles' wings You life the fallen back on high again to coronate the King above all kings All honor, all glory Raised to Your Majesty on eagles' wings
Submitted by Grave666 — Apr 26, 2025
As I sit alone and tired with time to spare, temptation rears its ugly head Born from a deceptive dream into a nightmare It calls to me again Testing me to see if I will break this time or at least how far I'll bend I can see its glowing eyes and hear its evil cries "Come dance with me, my friend..." So, the things that I want to do, I find myself not doing, but the things that I don't want to do, I fall into Why? Why do we struggle with the former things and live in our own power below our means? War! Don't you understand this is war? War with the principalities and powers Things unseen that would devour us all The spirit battles the flesh And now my wounds are deep and torn wide open I'm tired and weary, hurt and broken down (Lead us not) Into temptation (But deliver us) From the evil one (Darkness falls) On my spirit again (Again temptation calls) I can hear it As the battle rages on and on, I face the things that put my faith to the test When fallen angels won't leave me alone Father, come and lay the demon to rest When my sword has broken off in my hand, I see the dark futility of the flesh When I'm about to fall, please help me stand Father, come and lay the demon to rest They're on my back I run, but I can feel their talons digging in my flesh Blood trickles down upon the earth and I grow weaker with each breath Each time I shake one off, another wraps its teeth around my neck And every time, the one, the thorn is there to tear me down again The angels counterstrike Their flaming swords slice through the fallen ones The demons reunite, attack again The cycle has begun Caught in the middle of this present darkness with nowhere to run We're in a holy war As it is written, so shall it be done “Where there's a will, there's a way,” they say But sometimes my will seems to get in the way So You will have to fight for me today You will have to fight for me today You will have to fight for me today As the battle rages on and on, I face the things that put my faith to the test When fallen angels won't leave me alone Father, come and lay the demon to rest When my sword has broken off in my hand, I see the dark futility of the flesh When I'm about to fall, please help me stand Father, come and lay the demon to rest To rest (x4)
Submitted by Finntroll — Apr 26, 2025
All my life, I've waited and watched through the eyes of faith to see the consolation of Israel And even though the flame of my life is now growing dim, I know I'll see the Savior of Israel For the Spirit of the Lord has promised unto me that I would not see death before my eyes have seen Him The promise is alive, for through this little child, God's holy light illuminates Jerusalem This child will cause the falling and rising of many souls A sign for all the people of Israel This child will be the way and the life unto every soul To every generation shall the Gentiles tell For the way has been prepared in the sight of every man The Son of God Himself is born in Bethlehem A sacrifice is made in the temple on this day Redemption reaches far beyond Jerusalem O Bethlehem, your star burns bright tonight, for my eyes have seen the glory of salvation's holy light Has this little child come to redeem us all? To save us from the fall? Redemption is in sight Behold, the Son shines bright under Bethlehem's star tonight O Bethlehem, your star burns bright tonight, for my eyes have seen the glory of salvation's holy light Has this little child come to redeem us all? To save us from the fall? Redemption is in sight Behold, the Son shines bright in Bethlehem tonight (x4) When all the world was sleeping deep in darkness, a child in Bethlehem fulfilled the promise The ancients prophesied a great deliverer The one to break the curse of sin forever He didn't come with any worldly fanfare No royal treatment, just a dark cross to bear In Bethlehem a brand-new dawn is rising A star to guide the way, forever shining New hope was born for all creation that night, for through the darkness came the brightest light (x2)
Submitted by Cyberwaste — Apr 26, 2025
The stage is set: a courtroom where I stand shackled in chains No defense to fight the charges brought against my name Guilty on all counts And the penalty is death I cannot say a word because I have no words to say For I deserve the final judgment brought on me today Guilty on all counts And the penalty is death "Wait! No more!" Suddenly another takes the stand My Advocate To plead my case, a perfect, blameless man "I will take his penalty (I'll pay his price) Place the judgment all on me (Not guilty) and let him go free" Bound in chains, I owed a debt that I could not pay Standing guilty in every way When grace and mercy brought absolution Adonai, I raise my hands to the sky in praise For You have taken my sin away Behold, today is my absolution day Only the death of One could make the sacrifice complete The Lamb has sprinkled His own blood upon the mercy seat Absolution day Burn the stain of sin away "By My blood All you heavy laden, enter in I'll give you rest So lay your burden down and start again I've already paid your price (I've paid your price) And built a bridge from death to life To eternal life" Bound in chains, I owed a debt that I could not pay Standing guilty in every way When grace and mercy brought absolution Adonai, I raise my hands to the sky in praise For You have taken my sin away Behold, today is my absolution day No priest can say I'm worthy No sacraments or holy laws can take my sin away No church can wash my spirit clean, for the scarlet stain that paints my soul to sleep runs way too deep No blessed holy water can sanctify me in the eyes of God The great I AM But He has made provision to lift me up and wash me in the blood of the spotless Lamb For Christ alone is worthy to pay the price to set all sinners free For even me When all works fall short and efforts fail, I realize that faith alone's the key Absolution for all who believe Bound in chains, I owed a debt that I could not pay Standing guilty in every way When grace and mercy brought absolution Adonai, I raise my hands to the sky in praise For You have taken my sin away Behold, today is my absolution day (x3)
Submitted by BloodShrine — Apr 26, 2025
As the circle forms tonight and I take my place to execute my "right" Call the filthy ones into my sight Bring the sinners one by one Stones of judgment shall avenge the things they've done But then I raise my head and stare into the Son Oh, then I feel my blood run cold Eyes like the sharpest blade that penetrate to the bottom of my soul Words of truth that cut so deep You write the lines of mystery I stumble and the stone I held in hand is cast away When the mirror's shown to me, I see my own hypocrisy and weep upon the writing in the sand All the things I try to hide All the times that I avoid Your eyes Thinking somehow I can live the lie When the truth becomes too great and I can't try to clean my rotten, filthy slate or the hidden sins that doom me to my fate Oh, I can't hide it from Your sight You search out the secret things, the darkest dreams and reveal them in the light Words of truth that cut so deep You write the lines of mystery I stumble and the stone I held in hand is cast away When the mirror's shown to me, I see my own hypocrisy and weep upon the writing in the sand When the writing in the sand has washed away, I could never turn and walk the other way For the words are carved into my very soul and the light exposes everything I know and all I've ever known Let him who hath no sin cast the first stone When the mirror's shown to me, I see my own hypocrisy and weep upon the writing in the sand Words of truth that cut so deep You write the lines of mystery I stumble and the stone I held in hand is cast away When the mirror's shown to me, I see my own hypocrisy and weep upon the writing in the sand Words of truth that cut so deep You write the lines of mystery I stumble and the stone I held in hand is cast away...
Submitted by Cyberwaste — Apr 26, 2025
Courage not of this earth in your eyes Faith from far beyond lies deep inside With your life you dedicate With your death you permeate Frozen hearts and unbelieving minds Watch the whole world watch See the whole world see Courage into sleep Life and death supremacy A chosen soul, under control from high above shines here below The final test shall soon be passed Heaven's pride dwells deep inside, but now will sprout its wings and fly They see His face shine in your eyes As the whole world sees You take the bullet and take your place in the gallery of heroes Peace not understood by human minds Of origin beyond the realms of time Silent strength and fervency Living faith for all to see Legacy of glory left behind Watch the whole world watch See the whole world see Turn their eyes above Omnipresent end of mockery A chosen soul, under control from high above shines here below The final test shall soon be passed Heaven's pride dwells deep inside, but now will sprout its wings and fly They see His face shine in your eyes As the whole world sees You face the fire and take your place in the gallery of heroes Speak no wrath in silence, make your mark Light piercing this all-consuming dark Salt, to preserve and create thirst Life continues, freedom from the curse Crowned with a holy crown, my friend Race completed, faith kept to the end See the millions who have faced this fate greet you in your glory at the gate (x3) (Unashamed Speak the name Life fulfilled Heaven gained Edify Testify Standing tall Glorify Life laid down Martyr's crown Greatest friend Soul unbound Broken chain Christ proclaimed Hold the torch Raise the flame) (x2) (Pure soul flying free Legend now to be Closing helpless eyes As the temple dies Glorified in love You turn it all above Power not of you Courage shining through) Watch the whole world watch See the whole world see Courage into sleep Life and death supremacy A chosen soul, under control from high above shines here below The final test shall soon be passed Heaven's pride dwells deep inside, but now will sprout its wings and fly They see His face shine in your eyes As the whole world sees You take the stones and take your place in the gallery of heroes
Submitted by Grave666 — Apr 26, 2025
[I. The House of Mirrors] Listen to the tale I tell A haunting dream I know so well When walking home alone one night My path revealed by candlelight Ahead I see an open door with no idea what's in store I glance inside the door to see A hall of mirrors beckons me I take a breath and step inside a tale of love and shattered pride The door slams shut, I start to run And it seems my journey has begun I run and turn from side to side with fear and panic in my eyes The vastness overwhelming me Mirrors far as the eye can see I see myself in every one I see the things that I have done A thousand forms of flattery The fear soon turns to haughtiness in me Different mirrors, different shapes My different strengths accentuate Each mirror has a name and face, and all reflect me in some way I look at them to see myself, to judge my life by someone else The metaphors within replete: the mirrors are the people that I met Look at the man you see - in the mirrors The things you can be - in the mirrors The glory of me revealed in the mirror's eye The mirror never lies The fire in my eyes - in the mirrors The vanity rise - in the mirrors The power of pride comes alive in the mirrors Gazing in the mirrors I behold All the greatest chapters of my story ever told In the mirrors, the world is turned to gold At the end of the Hall of Mirrors, I behold a golden door I imagine all the beauty the other side must hold in store So I quickly reach out my hand To enter the next room in this promised land I pull the giant door open To continue my journey, I step inside But it slams shut behind me, and I'm back outside The pouring rain welcomes me into the arms of the coldest, blackest night [II. The Stranger in the Storm] The light of the mirrors has faded away into distant memory As the rain keeps coming down My candle extinguished I struggle to walk a path I cannot see and the rain keeps coming down The darkness grows with every step I could cut it with a knife As the rain keeps coming down I can't see a thing and I've never felt so alone in all my life But the rain keeps coming down Caught in the fury of the storm (The darkness suffocates) Body and soul weary and worn (Another twist of fate) Never been so afraid before (The ending of this tale?) Never should have opened the door (From euphoria to hell) I question my fate, my end to die in this storm Maybe this was the plan back from the day I was born But in the hall of mirrors, I had felt so high I cannot walk another mile in this flood So resigned to my fate, I just collapse in the mud If I cannot go on, I'll just lay down and die Suddenly a light I see, shining in the distance I make my way toward it with my fading hope reborn As I draw near, the light is clear, though the rain beats its resistance But I press on and pray this is a shelter from the storm Advancing now toward the light I'm quickly moving forward This hope has given me new strength I thought I'd never know But I take a step, and fall right back for the ground is gone beneath me And I behold, illuminated in the light's warm glow A dark chasm, a great abyss A vast expanse of nothingness A pit that has no bottom as far as the eye can see It spans the whole horizon and there is no way across My lonely heart is shattered and all hope I had is lost I'm startled to feel a hand on my shoulder I turn to see a shadowed figure standing in the rain But somehow I'm not afraid of him even when he speaks my name And somehow I can tell that he means me no harm just by the peace that I see in his eyes And even though I've never even seen him before, it's like he's known me all my life "Why are you crying?" the stranger asks as I wipe away the tears I point toward the great abyss The source of all my fears "I must get across and get to that light, for it represents my only hope tonight But when I saw the chasm, all that hope was lost I've spent so long in the dark and the rain that the sight of the light made my heart sing again But the gulf's so wide, and there's no way across" The stranger smiled and took my hand He said, "But you are wrong, my friend You cannot cross the gulf yourself, that's true" He led me down toward the edge and pointed just over the ledge And said, "Behold, I built a bridge for you" I cross the bridge toward the light The stranger saved my life tonight I turn to try to thank him, but he's gone A long way to the other side I'll make my way without my guide No time to waste, for I must carry on The bright light shines forth from behind A door beyond description Blood and scratches mark the door from ages of abuse I'm confused no more, for above the door is a weathered, old inscription "All who would see reality, enter the Hall of Truth" And so I do [III. The Truth Revealed] As I step inside, I can see another mirror A mirror so bright that my eyes must turn away A mirror so high I start to question all the others And as I stand there in the Hall of Truth, my heart can only say: "Show me the truth, I don't know what to believe For the mirrors all showed something different to me And my pride has given way to misery I've spent so long in the dark and the rain that the sight of the light made my heart sing again and the stranger built a bridge across for me" "BEHOLD THYSELF!" a voice rings out in paralyzing thunder It echoes all throughout the hall and sends me to my knees When the voice calls me by name, I'm overcome with fear and wonder as I slowly start to rise and face the great mirror in front of me When I open my eyes, I have to close them again, but still the image is burned in my mind A face with eyes as black as night A terrifying sight The flesh rotting away in sickness and decay It's mangled by disease I'm unable to breathe Tell me what manner of creature this could be, 'cause it's not me I run away as fast as my feet will carry me Back to the door leading into the night Even the storm that almost claimed my life was better than this And so I throw open the door and see a man (The figure of a man) The stranger from the storm returns again (To save me once again?) I see understanding in his eyes (He's seen this all before) Maybe he can tell me what I saw behind that door "Tell me what I saw in the mirror before I ran away Tell me what I saw in the mirror That face of sickness and decay Tell me what I saw in the mirror that left me terrorized Tell me what I saw in the mirror with the lifeless, blackened eyes? Was it a demon from the fiery waves? Was it the undead from beyond the grave? Oh, the face that I beheld in the mirror left me paralyzed Won't you tell me what I saw in the mirror on this night?" "The light from the mirror you saw from afar The Mirror of Souls shows all men as they are You entered the hall and you asked for the truth The man that you saw in the mirror was you" "No! Don't show me the truth 'cause I don't want to believe What the Mirror of Souls has revealed unto me And the face I saw reflected cannot be me Dying and lost in the arms of decay I do not recognize the face I've seen today And if you say that's my face I must disagree" The meaning of these things I saw: The mirror is the holy eyes of God The truth unveiled before me with these words of the stranger: "The mirrors you saw in the hall long ago were mirrors of lies, not reflecting the soul When you look unto others to see what they see, you see an illusion, deception, false reality" I have seen my soul in the mirror and it has broken me I have seen myself so much clearer than I had ever seen "Can't you take away all this sickness from my soul and set me free? You can save me...I believe" And then he said, "Arise, my child Your faith has made you reconciled Now gaze into the Mirror once again" We walked together through the door and I looked in the glass once more, but the only one reflected back was him Somehow the only one in the mirror saw was him Gazing in the Mirror of my Soul Staring at the man who took my place and made me whole In the Mirror, the Mirror of my Soul
Submitted by Pestilence — Apr 26, 2025