Its seems tom me that he's commenting on people who constantly seek a God that fits their world views not the God that actually exists. He hints at this desperation for this perfect God when he says "The cinder of your heart." Which gives an image of the charred remains of what used to be a genuine, and truth-seeking heart.
In desperation they become slaves to this ideal "God" that will take care of them, and heal them "instantly" when they ask for it. When they don't find this "God" they instead turn to the "Gods as lost as you and blind..." those of this world... The people with money, power, greed, weapons etc. They become slaves to them in hope of this instant quick fix to their problems. But instead all they find is suffering and tears. Their desperation soon turns to depression as they "Burn" their thoughts and "erase" their wills and give in to what they feel is inevitable.
Its seems tom me that he's commenting on people who constantly seek a God that fits their world views not the God that actually exists. He hints at this desperation for this perfect God when he says "The cinder of your heart." Which gives an image of the charred remains of what used to be a genuine, and truth-seeking heart.
In desperation they become slaves to this ideal "God" that will take care of them, and heal them "instantly" when they ask for it. When they don't find this "God" they instead turn to the "Gods as lost as you and blind..." those of this world... The people with money, power, greed, weapons etc. They become slaves to them in hope of this instant quick fix to their problems. But instead all they find is suffering and tears. Their desperation soon turns to depression as they "Burn" their thoughts and "erase" their wills and give in to what they feel is inevitable.