Guitar: Asoka Gare
Bass: Greg Smith
Drums: Gl… Read Full Bio ↴Vocals: Jared Murray
Guitar: Asoka Gare
Bass: Greg Smith
Drums: Glenn Reseigh
the band was formed in 1992, in Adelaide (Australia).
released one full-lenght album 'Judgement & Restoration' in 1997 (by Rowe Productions).
also appeared on 'Australia Metal Compilation II - The Raise the Dead' in 1995.
Refuge
Ethereal Scourge Lyrics
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and bow before your throne
my life i give to you
by sacred blood i am your son
you're the fire that heats my veins
the power in my soul
by christ the serpent's bane
you are all the life i know
glowing by your hearth of grace
as my life is not my own
my darkened past you laid to waste
and my life is not my own
my corpse you sank without a trace
so let it be
now and forever
sovereign king
so let it be
i'm yours almighty lord
send me where you may
i praise your mercy touch of love
breathe and i will fly
and i will worship you
when the moon it bleeds and the sun is black
and i will worship you
when the earth breaks and the sky it cracks
all glorify your name
The lyrics to Ethereal Scourge's song "Refuge" speak to the idea of surrendering one's life and will to a higher power, specifically to God. The singer lays down their life and bows before God's throne, giving their life to God in exchange for the gift of salvation through the sacred blood of Christ. The line "you're the fire that heats my veins, the power in my soul" suggests a sense of divine inspiration or spiritual energy that comes from God.
The lyrics also touch on the concept of transformation, as the singer refers to their "heart of stone" being warmed by God's "hearth of grace" and their "darkened past" being "laid to waste." The idea of being transformed by God's love and mercy is a common theme in Christian music and literature.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of surrender, devotion, and awe towards God. The singer is willing to go wherever God may send them and praises God's name even in the midst of turmoil and upheaval.
Line by Line Meaning
my life i lay it down
I surrender my life to you
and bow before your throne
I humble myself before you
my life i give to you
I offer my life to you
by sacred blood i am your son
My connection to you is strengthened by the sacrifice of Christ
you're the fire that heats my veins
You are the source of my passion
the power in my soul
My strength comes from you
by christ the serpent's bane
Through Christ, the power of evil is conquered
you are all the life i know
You are the foundation of my existence
be warm my heart of stone
Touch my heart with your love and make it tender
glowing by your hearth of grace
I am warmed by your love and mercy
as my life is not my own
My life belongs to you
my darkened past you laid to waste
You have forgiven and forgotten my past mistakes
and my life is not my own
I belong to you completely
my corpse you sank without a trace
You have cleansed me of my former self
so let it be
May it be as you have commanded
now and forever
Eternally
sovereign king
All-powerful ruler
i'm yours almighty lord
I belong to you, my all-powerful Lord
send me where you may
Direct me to where you need me to go
i praise your mercy touch of love
I thank you for your gracious love and mercy
breathe and i will fly
Your breath gives me the ability to soar
and i will worship you
I will honor and adore you
when the moon it bleeds and the sun is black
Even in times of great turmoil and upheaval
and i will worship you
I will always praise you
when the earth breaks and the sky it cracks
Even when the world falls apart
all glorify your name
Everyone will honor and exalt your name
Contributed by Julia P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sean griego
A-mazing! We were label mates with these guys! This album is anointed!
Ryan Lund
tears right now. I haven't heard these guys in almost 15 years. so awesome
Steve Reid
Thanks for sharing...we luv ES!
askQuestions
This Album has been re-mastered and re-released as free download if you want it...
http://noisetrade.com/etherealscourge/ethereal-scourge
Steve Reid
My life I lay down!
Michael Wilson
Best intro of almost any song I've heard.