Do Not Disavow

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Do Not Disavow By: Rick Davis   When Charlemagne established law Salic in barb’rous land, The gospel flourished, and he saw Christ’s praise on every hand.   (“Do you approve his methods now?”) I do not disavow.   King Godfrey took Jerusalem From bloody paynim hands And brought a halt to Musselmen Invading Christian lands.   (“He did some mean things anyhow!”) I do not disavow.   King Richard with his scarlet shield And passant lions ‘bossed Rode forth again unto the field To regain what was lost.   (“His deeds at Acre you allow?”) I do not disavow.   Unto the Germans Luther brought The gospel full restored, And Calvin at Geneva taught The glory of the Lord.   (“The Jews? Servetus? Holy cow!”) I do not disavow.   Stonewall and Lee like knights of old Fought for their native soil, The true and lovely to uphold Against the tyrant’s spoil.   (“Those vile racists ...
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And Then There Was Silence

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Written by Hansi Kursh of Blind Guardian, this song tells the the story of the fall of Troy, combining elements from both the Iliad and the Aeneid. The striking thing about this song is that it takes place as Paris is returning to Troy with Helen, and is told entirely by Cassandra. The song veers into the past where we see Paris giving the golden apple to Aphrodite (Out of three you've chosen misery. Power and wisdom you deny) as well as to the future, foretelling Hector's defeat by Achilles and the Trojan horse and Fall of Troy. The soaring heights and plummeting depths of the music reflect Cassandra's feverish visions, and the entire song is imbued with a deep feeling of despair as we see the destiny of the great city. The only hope the song offers are the lines "Revenge will be taken by Rome," and "In decay, the flame of Troy will shine bright," both pointing to the glory of Rome that will ascend from the ashes of ruined Troy. This is both a beautiful and powerful song.

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