The Twin Gates - Sunburned Hand Of The Man

The twilight fell over the city of God

As it falls over all things

The boots of the great conquerors rang on the paving stones of antiquity

I asked him what does this mean

What are these strange signs on the walls

The bond is broken

The seal unsealed

The twin gates of heaven are opening

The twin gates of the earth are swinging wide

King of Heaven

Creator of the stars

Thou hast thrown open the horizons

And brought all the Gods into being

I worship thee

Creator of multitudes

King of the Gods

Sovereign of the tall plumes

Now, the great hawk

Thou who givest the breath of life to all things

And instillest joy into the hearts of men

God will be entertained with paints, oils, perfumes, and jewels

And in the evening

After a further purification

The statue with return to its tabernacle

Sheltered behind a fresh clay seal

Applied to the gates

Now God is resting