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Persecution!
Rock
Persecution! was released on December 1, 1989 by Deeler as a part of the album Deeler
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AlbumDeeler
Release DateDecember 1, 1989
LabelDeeler
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM83

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Deeler
Deeler
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Joseph Patrick Weir
Joseph Patrick Weir
Songwriter

Lyrics

PERSECUTION!
Music by Deeler
Lyrics by Joe Weir and Carol Weir
1. A Martyr’s Prayer
Please Lord, forgive them for they know not what they do
I’ve tried and bled for so long to bring them back to you
Sometimes it’s hard to take it, Lord… To bear the suffering
But I pray my killers will find you and my faith shall never stray
2. History Of The Martyrs
Anno Domini – in the days following Calvary
Endless Caesars, ridding the earth of new ideas
Built the cornerstone of destiny for the children of The Church
Ignorant of rules of courage, Unversed in points of law
“Love your enemies”, they said
“Do unto others as you’d have them do to you”
Forgiveness was their solitude; their blood was the seed of The Church
With every death their numbers would increase!
PERSECUTION! Proudly They Marched To Their Crosses
“Death Before Denial” they cried!
PERSECUTION! They Died Into A Better Life
Salvation Was Their Guide
Never baptized by The Waters and The Spirit
Conversions by the hundreds
Straight from the Roman’s ranks
Shouting “DEATH BEFORE DENIAL!”
Now baptized by their blood, now they live on and on
Peter of the chosen twelve marching to his cross
Filled with love and forgiveness
Paul in his prison cell writing the word to the world
Even though their deaths were at hand they would not betray!
PERSECUTION! Proudly They Marched To Their Crosses
“Death Before Denial” they cried!
PERSECUTION! They Died Into A Better Life
Salvation Was Their Guide
3. The Oath
Fodder for the lions, I close my eyes and wait to take my turn
Defending my faith to the final hour, I proudly march to die
So send me to the jaws of death within these coliseum walls
I’ll pray for you forevermore, that you might hear the savior’s call!
Written by: Joseph Patrick Weir
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