Black Death

[Latin Spoken] In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen [haunting gothic guitar build] [Verse 1] Beneath ancient stone, Brethren kneel in prayer, A sickness descends, a wretched curse to bear. Chanting echoes through the hallowed halls, A creeping gloom entwines the sacred walls. [Latin Gregorian Chant] “Miserere nobis, Domine,” “In tenebris, da nobis lucem.” [Verse 2] As darkness spread, candles start to wane, Silent petitions, battling pain. In dread’s embrace, they gather as one. Clutching hope like the setting sun. [Chorus] Benediction laid bare, (“Benedictio nuda”) The black death calls, (“Mors atra vocat”) Alone we fade, (“Solum evanesce”) Together we fall. (“Simul cadimus”) [Verse 3] In vigil stillness, side by side, Seeking solace where doubts now bide. "Is mercy near in this endless night?" Together they cling to flickering light. [Latin Gregorian Chant] “Ad Te, Domine, clamamus,” “In silentium, audi vocem.” [Verse 4] Once a sanctuary, now home to the dead. Faith begins to crumble, spirits are led. In desolate chambers, they question their fate, Last rites given, but is it too late? [Chorus] Benediction laid bare, (“Benedictio nuda”) The black death calls, (“Mors atra vocat”) Alone we fade, (“Solum evanesce”) Together we fall. (“Simul cadimus”) [Bridge] Beneath the weight of mortality, Forced to question, the futility "Do angels weep for the souls undone?" In whispered fears, they come undone, As shadows dance, the final hymn is sung. [Solo -Powerful organ and guitar solo, building tension and emotion] [Chorus] Benediction laid bare, (“Benedictio nuda”) The black death calls, (“Mors atra vocat”) Alone we fade, (“Solum evanesce”) Together we fall. (“Simul cadimus”) [Chorus] Benediction laid bare, (“Benedictio nuda”) The black death calls, (“Mors atra vocat”) Alone we fade, (“Solum evanesce”) Together we fall. (“Simul cadimus”) [powerful church organ outro] [Chorus] Benediction laid bare, (“Benedictio nuda”) The black death calls, (“Mors atra vocat”) Alone we fade, (“Solum evanesce”) Together we fall. (“Simul cadimus”) [Verse 4] Once a sanctuary, now a land of the dead. Faith it crumbles, spirits are led. In desolate chambers, facing their fate, Last rites given, but always too late [Bridge] Beneath the weight of mortality, Forced to question the futility "Do angels weep for the souls undone?" In whispered fears, their final hymn is sung. [Solo -Powerful organ and guitar solo, building tension and emotion] [Chorus] Benediction laid bare, (“Benedictio nuda”) The black death calls, (“Mors atra vocat”) Alone we fade, (“Solum evanesce”) Together we fall. (“Simul cadimus”) [Chorus] Benediction laid bare, (“Benedictio nuda”) The black death calls, (“Mors atra vocat”) Alone we fade, (“Solum evanesce”) Together we fall. (“Simul cadimus”) [powerful church organ outro]