Act I: Lethargy

from Serapis Live by Serapis

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The foundation of the story:
In 1766 at Abbeville, France, a teen-age girl was accused of singing irreligious songs, mocking the Virgin Mary, making a crucifix, and wearing her hat while a religious procession passed. Criticizing the church was punishable by death. The young woman was sentenced to have her tongue cut out, her right hand cut off, and to be burned at the stake. The great writer Voltaire attempted to save her.

The case was appealed to parliament in Paris. The clergy demanded death, warning of the dire spread of doubt. Parliament showed mercy by allowing the youth to be decapitated instead of mutilated and burned alive. She was first tortured to extract a fuller confession, then executed on July 1, 1766. Her corpse was burned along with a copy of Voltaire’s philosophical dictionary.

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Act I: Legarthy is about a girl named Sara who is a laborer, church goer, member of a loving family, and passionate person. It describes the growing fear she faces about how loved ones will react to the way she views the world. It also covers the impending doom that comes when those things are exposed. Lastly, it describes the overall hate and deception that comes from the church and its members.

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500 suns explode on a tired face that burns
Tower bells ring loud! They ring strong!
The advancing moon stealing light, her progressive secret
Black snakes glide and the dark horse rides
Our children stumble in abhorrent law.
The advancing moon is stealing light, her deadly secret

They brought a holy war to her door
They shell out surplus fear
Gospel doctrine residue
“We must not let them take what is ours!”
Amended stories persuade
Concerned souls take bait.

A great lie stalks you in nights gloom
Shelter from what she fears most.
Faith eats her soul, night by night
Where will courage grow when all love is damned?
What remains if she is betrayed.
A test comes and the choice is absolute.

Hidden like an assassin we become weapons to fulminate,
Armed with judgments and the lord they came…"PURIFY THE BEAST!"

Where will love grow, when all hope is lost?
A great lie stalks you in the night!
Do not give into their fear
This is a holy war!
It's at your door! It's at your door!

credits

from Serapis Live, released December 16, 2016
David Sparks, Ben Aviotti, Austin Morlan, David Renfro, and Jeff Rakestraw.

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Serapis

Serapis released a self titled album on 2012-02-24 with One Day Savior Recordings. Mixing doom, thrash, and metal, Memphis, TN 's Serapis are as unique as they are volatile. Formed from the core members of My Surrender, the band has in one form another been active from the year 2000 to 2007. Recommended for Fans of: Mastodon, Lamb Of God, Darkest Hour ... more