THE VELLUM SCROLL BY CANDLELIGHT

[Intro] [Parchment rustle & soft reed pen scratching foley] Bring the cloak and bring the parchments near The living words of God we hold so dear... [Verse 1] [Noah - Baritone Lead & Nevel Psaltery] By the flickering taper in the cave We copy down the truth that came to save Letter by letter, line by holy line Preserving every word of grace divine Though Caesar burns the scrolls in public squares The living Word outlives their empty snares [Pre-Chorus] [Low Cello & Distant Flute Call] Forever, O Lord, Your word is firmly set A covenant our souls will not forget! [Chorus] [Solemn Resolute Anthem & Hushed Choir] The vellum scroll by candlelight will stand A beacon shining through the darkened land! Thy word is a lamp unto my weary feet A light upon my path where shadows meet Though empires fall and kingdoms turn to dust The Word of God is our eternal trust! [Verse 2] [Baritone & Fingerstyle Strings] My eyes are tired, my fingers cold and worn Yet in my heart the hope of heaven is born I write the prophecies of Patmos isle Where saints will rest after their little while Handing the sacred scroll to youthful hands To preach the gospel into foreign lands [Bridge] [Soaring Vocal Cry & Sacred Strings Build] Grass withers and the sweetest flowers fade The works of men will perish in the shade But the Word of our God shall stand for aye Shining unto the perfect, glorious day! [Chorus] [Solemn Resolute Anthem & Hushed Choir] The vellum scroll by candlelight will stand A beacon shining through the darkened land! Thy word is a lamp unto my weary feet A light upon my path where shadows meet Though empires fall and kingdoms turn to dust The Word of God is our eternal trust! [Outro] [Reed Pen Foley & Fading Cello Drone] Thy Word is truth... forever established. Amen. [Fade Out] [End]