3. A Nation Falls

"A Nation Falls" describes the world from the fall to its current state. The lyrics describe the spirit that pervades the first and last Babylon; from the first rebellion to the last. This song is arranged for two vocals, violin, cello, and piano.

Lyrics:

They walked in the garden,

In the cool of the day,

They set on a path that leads to death;

Like sheep they went astray

Thorns then covered roses;

To dust they would return;

Forced by sin to leave paradise,

To the fate their choice had earned;

Rebellion born and grown in the hearts of men—in the hearts of men.

Years have passed since Eden,

Now men's hearts fail with fear;

He said these things were to come to pass,

As the end of time draws near;

Times of trial are rising,

Yet we've left our first love,

Beginning of sorrows; the end of time;

He's waiting from above,

See the signs that come as a nation falls—as a nation falls.

Bridge:

See the signs as a nation falls 

[Wars and rumors of wars;]

Hear His voice, as the Savior calls.

[Hearts turning cold; it's been foretold.]

See the signs as a nation falls;

See the signs—see the signs!

Broken, torn, and dying;

Here's the world which we have made.

He's writing names in the book of life as every case is weighed.

He's coming now to save us;

He's wounded by our tears.

Angels and men wonder, "Who shall stand

When the Son of God appears?"

The final hours of His judgment comes—His judgment comes.