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The King Will Come Lyrics
In the fire the King will come
Thunder rolls, piper and drum
Evil sons overrun
Count their sins, judgment comes
The checkerboard of nights and days
Men will die, man be saved
The sky will fall, the earth will break
When judgment comes to claim its day
See the word of the prophet
On a stone in his hand
Poison pen revelation
Just a sign in the sand
The checkerboard of nights and days
Men will die, man be saved
The sky will fall, the earth will break
When judgment comes to claim its day
See the word of the prophet
On a stone in his hand
Poison pen revelation
Just a sign in the sand
Thunder rolls, piper and drum
Evil sons overrun
Count their sins, judgment comes
Men will die, man be saved
The sky will fall, the earth will break
When judgment comes to claim its day
On a stone in his hand
Poison pen revelation
Just a sign in the sand
Men will die, man be saved
The sky will fall, the earth will break
When judgment comes to claim its day
On a stone in his hand
Poison pen revelation
Just a sign in the sand
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Submitted by
arrstar On May 25, 2007
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I once read the boys were stocked away on some farm when they came up with the lyrics and songs on Argus. Maybe someone began witnessing to them about the Bible or one of them (Martin, Ted, Andy or Steve) sat outside at night and stared up at a full sky of stars and began wondering about their existence and previous Bible thoughts. Anyway, only they know for sure. It sure sounds like, though, that the second coming of the king (Jesus Christ) was on their mind, and a basic understanding of Armageddeon was in the thinking processes. There is some doubt, though, about the prophecy being real (poison pen) or just conjecture (sign in the sand) to be wiped away by the waves of time, so, are we simply bacteria on this small rock 93 million miles from an insignificant star in a routine galaxy, or are we the product or our Creator who has provided everything for us to live and have a bright future (paradise on earth) I prefer to believe in and have faith in the later.
Otherwide, our existence in moot.
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@ctjbush Well said!
@ctjbush Well said!
Inspired by the Book of Revelation, not unusual as a prog theme. Don't think there's any particular message other than the prophecy that the world will end and following judgement, some will be saved.
Genesis' Supper's Ready also being based on the same theme.
Was always a Wishbone Ash but for some reason didn't know this song. Saw them for the 2nd time in a small club in Chicago in maybe 1982 and this song was so powerful i was beeging for someone to tell me it's title 2 minutes in to it.
How refreshing to see a recording (from what i would term sort of a heavy sounding band) that is based on Scripture. Particularly one who makes no claim to be anything other than secular.
Laurie Wisefield could jam ALL night--their twin lead sound was second to none!
My thoughts go to King Richard\'s return to England in this text