Boondock Saints Interlude
Jedi Mind Tricks Lyrics
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For thee, my Lord, for thee.
Power hath descended forth from Thy hand
Our feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands.
So we shall flow a river forth to Thee
And teeming with souls shall it ever be.
In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti."
In the lyrics of Jedi Mind Tricks's song Boondock Saints Interlude, they make a reference to a familiar phrase in Christian scripture from the Gospel of Matthew 25:32-33, where it states that the "Son of Man will separate the people into two groups as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will put the sheep at his right and the goats at his left" This is where the phrase "And Shepherds we shall be" originates. The lyrics refer to the self-proclaimed status of the singer and his co-believers as spiritual leaders or shepherds in their community.
The phrase "In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti" is Latin for "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." This is a phrase used in Catholic prayers, blessings, and even exorcisms. The reference to these lines in the lyrics reflects the group's Catholic upbringing and perspective.
The lyrics go on to express the group's dedication and loyalty to their lord, or God, in carrying out his commands. The river flowing forth to him and teeming with souls refers to the many followers of their faith, who they are prepared to shepherd towards their lord's salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
And Shepherds we shall be
We will become guides and leaders, responsible for guiding and looking after others.
For thee, my Lord, for thee.
Our purpose is to serve and fulfill the desires of our Lord.
Power hath descended forth from Thy hand
Our source of strength and authority comes from our Lord's hand.
Our feet may swiftly carry out Thy commands.
We are prepared to act quickly and efficiently to carry out our Lord's orders.
So we shall flow a river forth to Thee
We will dedicate ourselves fully to our Lord, and our actions will represent an endless stream of devotion and service.
And teeming with souls shall it ever be.
Our efforts will attract many followers who will also devote themselves to our Lord, resulting in a constantly-growing community.
In Nomeni Patri Et Fili Spiritus Sancti.
We pledge ourselves to our Lord in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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Chris
I swear the interludes and intros have better beats than the actual songs
Steven Johnson
hemp huggies?
Doug Styles
Stoupe is a master
zakifarmz7
sick beat!
68skate68
this should have been used in a song
Kori Prince
Great movie
Fuster Kun
brothers of the Stone- the pits
A B
Asap Twelvy + Xcape
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Luke Luera
what the f%^ck is that annoying sound in the beginning of every song?