In This Temple, as in the Hearts of Man, for Whom He Saved the Earth Lyrics

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The title of this hymn-like interlude (track #18) comes from the inscription over the Lincoln Memorial, which states, "In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." Interestingly enough, it could also be interpreted as another nod to Superman, or “The Man of Metropolis,” as Sufjan calls him in the preceding track (#12). In the 2004-2005 Superman comics, Superman’s Fortress of Solitude was destroyed, prompting him to reestablish one in an ancient temple in the Cordillera Del Condor Mountains. The song seems to show him reflecting here, and notes that he is not only in this temple, but in the hearts of the people he just saved. “Man for whom he saved the earth” illustrates Superman’s sacrifice for humanity.

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Cover art for In This Temple, as in the Hearts of Man, for Whom He Saved the Earth lyrics by Sufjan Stevens

beautiful song

Cover art for In This Temple, as in the Hearts of Man, for Whom He Saved the Earth lyrics by Sufjan Stevens

This song seems such a part of 'They Are Night Zombies!!' that I don't even notice the changeover. Sounds so ancient and mysterious. I love it

Cover art for In This Temple, as in the Hearts of Man, for Whom He Saved the Earth lyrics by Sufjan Stevens

on the wall of the lincoln memorial, right above lincoln's statue, it says, "in this temple, as in the hearts of the people, for whom he saved the union."

i like suf's twist. :)

Cover art for In This Temple, as in the Hearts of Man, for Whom He Saved the Earth lyrics by Sufjan Stevens

the "ooohs" are amazing