War Prayer Lyrics

There are many kinds of Hatred, as many kinds of fire

And some are fierce and fatal with murderous desire

And some are mean and craven, revengeful, sullen, slow

They hurt the man that holds them more than they hurt his foe

And yet there is a Hatred that purifies the heart

The anger of the better against the baser part

Against the false and wicked, against the tyrant's sword

Against the enemies of love, and all that Hate the Lord

O cleansing indignation! O flame of righteous Wrath!

Give me a soul to feel thee and follow in thy path!

Save me from selfish virtue, arm me for fearless fight

And give me strength to carry on, a soldier of the Light!

The Exorcists of Sinners, do wield the holy fire

For they are fierce and final, and burn with righteous ire

They fight against the wretched, who disfigure the soul

They bring Sin no Salvation, only blessing it with woe

Comes now to us a blessed wrath, that purifies the heart

The victory of creation, against its weaker part

Against the demon royals, against their rebel thrones

Against the Morning Star, and all who heed or hear his call

O cleansing indignation! O flame of righteous Wrath!

Give me a soul to feel thee and follow in thy path!

Save me from selfish virtue, arm me for fearless fight

And give me strength to carry on, a soldier of the Light!

O cleansing indignation! O flame of righteous Wrath!

Give me a soul to feel thee and follow in thy path!

Save me from selfish virtue, arm me for fearless fight

And give me strength to carry on, a soldier of the Light!