Album Restored To One pays homage to and expands/reworks the apocalyptic purification hymns of the Process Church Of The Final Judgement.
On the second album Ye are Gods Jex Thoth was replaced by Jamie Myers as vocalist.
Glory Hallelujah
Sabbath Assembly Lyrics
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Glory to the Gods
Glory Lord Jehovah
Calling to me
The time of death is upon us
The Day of Judgement must be
It's calling to me
The Armageddon approaches
The Final War has begun
Calling to me
I feel the urge of Your presence
My blood is prounding to be
It's calling to me
Glory Hallelujah
Glory to the Gods
Glory Lord Satan
Calling to me
They're calling to me
The lyrics of Sabbath Assembly's "Glory Hallelujah" present a paradoxical message that has been interpreted in different ways by listeners. Initially, the opening lines of the song suggest that it is a declaration of praise and worship to God and the gods. However, the following verse takes a different turn and suggests that the time of death and the Day of Judgment are imminent. The singer feels an urge of the supernatural presences, and their blood pounds with anticipation.
As the song progresses, the Armageddon approaches, and the Final War has begun. Despite the themes of death and war prevalent throughout the song, the singer seems eager to welcome and embrace the supernatural forces that are "calling to me." In the last stanza, the inclusion of "Glory Lord Satan" introduces another religious figure into the mix and sparks a debate over the song's meaning.
Overall, "Glory Hallelujah" is a song that juxtaposes ideas of worship and doom to create a feeling of both excitement and anxiety among listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Glory Hallelujah
Expressing exultation in anticipation of the coming events
Glory to the Gods
Acknowledging the power and influence of the divine beings
Glory Lord Jehovah
Addressing the one true God of the Abrahamic religions
Calling to me
Feeling a spiritual pull or sense of purpose in response to the coming events
The time of death is upon us
Believing that a significant and potentially cataclysmic event is imminent
The Day of Judgement must be
Referring to the end of the world and the divine judgement that will take place
It's calling to me
Feeling a strong sense of personal involvement or obligation regarding the events
The Armageddon approaches
Expecting a final, apocalyptic struggle between good and evil
The Final War has begun
Believing that the momentous events that have been anticipated are finally starting to unfold
I feel the urge of Your presence
Sensing a supernatural presence or influence
My blood is pounding to be
Experiencing a visceral, physical response to the spiritual forces at play
Glory Lord Satan
Addressing the demonic figure believed to represent evil by some religions
They're calling to me
Feeling a sense of obligation or personal investment in relation to both good and evil forces
Contributed by Jacob C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.