This song expresses man's (the singer's) knowledge, whilst alive, of the beautiful things on earth (the rose), his love for his Maker, and especially his love for his fellow men. Yet he is always aware too of his potential for evil and his need for redemption (Kyrie eleison - Lord have pity on me). |
It was Summer for the Rose Sand and glory and the power, ever open like a flower Summer never goes Came and bowed the knee in ceremony with the burning body I loved my brother Came to reverence my Maker, put a candle to the altar I loved my brother Kyrie eleison, I am of the Fall
Bowed my will to serve the Spirit
Kyrie eleison, I am of the Fall
Love for my Brother
Time would hang upon my hand and catch me
Kyrie eleison, I am of the Fall
Love for my Brother
Kyrie eleison, I am of the Fall
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