Build not upon sand,
but upon rock
For a fortified fortress
is no stronger than the ground upon
which it is founded
Stone by stone, and word by word
til we stand united - chalice against sword
And so I build for Thee,
as thou built in me!
In the shadows of its towers
Impenetrable, hidden
And yet I am ready
to bask in all its glory;
Lvx ætærnæ!
I carve your words above the gate,
as you carved your name deep into
the wretched chambers
dwelling eternally
beneath this place of worship!
Heavy steps towards the altar room
Prepared for the ritual anointment
Mind disconnected and eyes wide shut
Ridding of all not of us
Come to me pleasure,
and come to me pain -
Oh how I've longed
for your embrace again!
Come to me all ye tortures of heart,
I'll dance to the Death with your crown !
LVX AETERNAE EX CASTRVM SINISTRVM
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