The Burning Cross of Christ
Sabbath Assembly Lyrics

Moonlight falls upon the earth
The scene that is set is one of nighttime, where the moon provides the only light source to a world weighed down by pain and suffering.

Casts shadows filled with pain
The shadows created by moonlight symbolize the dark emotions that plague humanity, such as sorrow, which people cannot escape from.

Like a torch that burns my home away
The light that allows us to see is also responsible for destroying everything around us, including the safety and comfort of one's home, leaving people with an uncertain and unsettling fate.

A thousand hearts; here, burn them all
The intense emotions burning inside humanity, like fear and anger, are overwhelming, and cause destruction, so much so that all hearts, even many thousands of them, would burn in the flames of self-destruction.

The past turns from stone to wood
Something that was previously permanent, like a stone, can become fragile and burnable, like wood, demonstrating how our perspective of the past can change over time.

Aflame, my search for lost love
The search for lost love becomes a passionate quest, fueled by the burning flames of despair and desperation.

The blackened sky shrieks hatred at the moon
The night sky, forever linked to death and decay, turns against the moon, with its light and hope, representing the inevitable hatred, resentment and chaos in life.

Yet I, a feather in the smoke
Despite the chaos, the artist remains fragile and vulnerable, like a feather in the smoke, at the mercy of the ephemeral and uncontrollable.

Take my harbor in the sun
The artist finds refuge in the warmth of the sun, a symbol of clarity, hope and the possibility of a better life.

Charred to dust, a coal-filled mine of love
Love, like heat and fire, can both create and destroy, and the artist is left with nothing but ashes and coal-like remnants of something once beautiful.

A dove rises on her wings
A dove, a symbol of peace and hope, is seen rising above the despair, pain and chaos surrounding the singer.

And charts her course straight into her dream
The dove inspires the artist to follow one's dreams, despite the pain, suffering and destruction surrounding them, thereby providing hope and joy for the future.

Lead me the burning cross of Christ
The singer is asking for help, guidance and divine intervention from Christ, specifically, the burning cross of Christ, a symbol of the ultimate sacrifice.

Give me water, save my life
The singer seeks salvation and healing from the fires of life, like the water that can extinguish the flames, allowing for renewal and a second chance at life.

All the earth is bathed in gold
The world, despite its many flaws, can still shine with awe-inspiring beauty, like the gold that bathes the earth.

Through the air my heart is sold to Him
The artist surrenders one's heart and soul to Christ, as a way of finding purpose, redemption and salvation through faith.

As His spirit lays me down
Through the grace of Christ, the artist is able to find peace and rest with one's spirit, allowing them to move beyond the struggles and hardships of life.

I wish for another time to drown in Your flesh
The singer wishes for a different time, where they can fully immerse themselves in the love and grace of Christ, as embodied in the symbolism of ritualistic drowning.

Turn the wheel with ageless love
The singer is asking for the divine intervention of Christ's love to guide and inspire them on their journey, regardless of the past.

You on earth and me in heaven above
The love between Christ and the artist transcends barriers of time and space, as they are united both in Heaven and on Earth through faith and grace.

Plagued by gunshots all around
The world is a violent and chaotic place, with the sounds of gunfire echoing everywhere, symbolizing a reality of fear, oppression and death that seems inescapable.

The girl, wounded, goes down
Even the most vulnerable members of society, like innocent young girls, suffer from the violence and cruelty of the world, as they are wounded and destroyed, with no hope for healing or redemption.

Bleeds her love into the trees
Despite the pain and suffering, the girl gives all of herself to the world, shedding her own love, hope and dreams into the trees, symbolizing how growth and rebirth can come out of the darkness and despair.

Soaks the roots, her tears on fallen leaves
Even in death, the girl still gives life, watering the trees with her tears, helping them to grow despite the destructive environment they grow in.

Rise, o children of the dead
The singer calls upon the next generation, the ones who will inherit the struggles and pain of the world, to rise up and challenge the status quo, to make a difference for the future.

The spawn of blood now smoke in the air
The current reality is one of violence, hatred and bloodshed, with the heavy weight of that reality producing a smoke that obscures one's vision, making it hard to see the way forward.

From all that dwell below the skies
The singer is appealing to a universal audience, encompassing all people, cultures and backgrounds, to see the beauty and potential of the world despite its many flaws.

In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword
Even when faced with the worst that humanity has to offer, like imprisonment, war or violence, the artist remains resilient and hopeful, knowing that there is still good and beauty in the world.

O how our hearts beat with joy
Despite the chaos and uncertainty of life, there are still moments of joy and beauty, moments that make one's heart pound with happiness and hope.

The heart of Christ still burning bright
Despite the many trials and hardships of life, the love and grace of Christ still shines through, a light in the darkness, reminding us that we are not alone and there is always hope for redemption and salvation.

For all that dwell below the skies
The singer is once again appealing to a universal audience, reminding everyone that the love and grace of Christ is available to all, regardless of who they are, where they come from or what they've done.

The cross of Christ still burning bright
The cross of Christ, the ultimate symbol of sacrifice, redemption and love, still shines brightly, a beacon of hope and salvation for those who seek it.