Before the Time
Vengeance Rising Lyrics
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Have not fear, I Am here, this is what He said
When He had come unto the other side
They cried out, gripped in fear knowing the time line
Swept away, by the terror that a man should have
Learn from demon forces this lesson and
You will be, if you see, one among the wise
When I say "see" I mean to change
Based on the facts, you re-arrange
Just what you do, who for, and why
Learn from the pig's before the time
The demons recognized Jesus on sight
They screamed in fear and shook in fright
Confused in their madness, it's pigs they choose
The snakes of confusion, ala Lucifuge
Here is why you should change, and not delay
Check it out, they understood the whole thing
Torment is for the ones who reject God's sign
The resurrection, and for the lie
You've got the time to make the change
That is, you've got right now today
To live and serve, the Holy King
You do not know what a day may bring
The time is coming, there'll be no delays
God has stretched out His hand that you might be saved
No reason is good enough to wait
Repent to God, don't hesitate!
The torment is coming, just a matter of dying
The peace in Christ's here and I'm not lying
Salvation God offers and you can't pay a dime
That's the gig, this is it, but there's one more line
The time is coming
"Before The Time" by Vengeance Rising is a song with a powerful message about being prepared for the end times. The lyrics are a call to action, urging listeners to heed the lessons of the demon forces and be wise. The opening line, "Follow Me, let the dead bury their own dead," is a reference to Jesus' words in Matthew 8:22, urging his followers to prioritize their commitment to him over worldly concerns. The song continues with the message that the time is coming when there will be no delay and that salvation is available now for those who repent and turn to God.
Throughout the song, there are references to demons and their fear of Jesus. The line "The demons recognized Jesus on sight, they screamed in fear and shook in fright" is an allusion to the many accounts in the New Testament of demons recognizing Jesus' power and authority. The lyrics also warn against confusion and deception, which can lead people astray from the truth. The line "The snakes of confusion, ala Lucifuge" refers to the demon named Lucifuge, who is said to be a master of deception and confusion.
Overall, "Before The Time" is a powerful call to action for listeners to prepare themselves for the end times and to turn to God before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Follow Me, let the dead bury their own dead
Jesus instructs his disciples to prioritize following him over worldly obligations, such as burying the dead.
Have not fear, I Am here, this is what He said
Jesus reassures his disciples that they should not fear, as he is with them.
When He had come unto the other side
Jesus and his disciples arrive at a new location.
They cried out, gripped in fear knowing the time line
The disciples cry out in fear, recognizing that they are in a critical moment in time.
Swept away, by the terror that a man should have
The disciples are overwhelmed by the fear and terror that is natural for man to feel.
Learn from demon forces this lesson and
The lesson to be learned is from the forces of darkness, such as demons.
You will be, if you see, one among the wise
By understanding this lesson, one can become wise.
In the age, we are in just before the time
This lesson is particularly relevant for the current time period.
When I say "see" I mean to change
To truly understand and learn from this lesson, one must be willing to make a change.
Based on the facts, you re-arrange
One must consider the facts and adjust their perspective accordingly.
Just what you do, who for, and why
One must examine their actions, motivations, and intended audience.
Learn from the pig's before the time
One can learn from the example of the pigs in the story.
The demons recognized Jesus on sight
The demons immediately recognized Jesus when they saw him.
They screamed in fear and shook in fright
The demons reacted with intense fear and panic.
Confused in their madness, it's pigs they choose
The demons, in their state of confusion, possess a herd of pigs.
The snakes of confusion, ala Lucifuge
The forces of darkness, represented by the demon Lucifuge, cause confusion and chaos.
Here is why you should change, and not delay
The importance of making a change immediately is outlined.
Check it out, they understood the whole thing
The disciples came to a full understanding of the situation and its significance.
Torment is for the ones who reject God's sign
Those who turn away from God will face torment.
The resurrection, and for the lie
Those who reject the resurrection of Jesus are living a lie.
You've got the time to make the change
There is still time to make a change.
That is, you've got right now today
The opportunity to change is available at this very moment.
To live and serve, the Holy King
The purpose of the change is to live a life of service to God.
You do not know what a day may bring
The uncertain nature of the future is emphasized.
The time is coming, there'll be no delays
The time for action is approaching, and there will be no more delays.
God has stretched out His hand that you might be saved
God has offered salvation to all who seek it.
No reason is good enough to wait
There is no valid reason to delay making a change.
Repent to God, don't hesitate!
The call to repentance is urgent and should not be ignored.
The torment is coming, just a matter of dying
Those who reject God will face torment in the afterlife.
The peace in Christ's here and I'm not lying
True peace can be found in following Christ.
Salvation God offers and you can't pay a dime
Salvation is a free and invaluable gift from God.
That's the gig, this is it, but there's one more line
The message has been conveyed, but one final point needs to be made.
The time is coming
The end times are approaching.
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