Born Again

Superficial rays of wonder,

Seeping through my veins.

Hell's tormenting fires,

Disguised as my forbidden pleasures.

There's another world,

Where I must pay my dues;

Of all my iniquitous acts,

Sown in spiritual feuds.

He comes forward to embrace,

I feel the kiss of death.

My soul is soon decaying,

With his every breath.

The spinning wheels of horror,

Produce ghastly tales;

Out of my heart I hear,

Screams of suffering and pain.

Sleep takes me beyond,

A dream's fragrant scent.

Into the palm of reality,

Where the Spirit calls to repent.

Out of my suffering comes strength--

A change of soul and destiny.

My memories lie forgotten,

As the choir sings in harmony.

Echo the sound of prophetic voices,

The songs of love and peace;

Ancient instruments of grace,

In the midst of evil and disease.

This sacrificed soul,

Predestined before birth,

Now carries the seal of the redeemer

And is washed in His blood.