Above the Desert Sea - Project 86

Eyes ablaze\nThe knife held high above your\nHead is framed against the constellations\nWhile my back is splayed upon this altar\nMight you just reveal where this is headed?\nI brought you to this pinnacle\nThe height above the desert sea\nTo wash away the blemishes\nIn burning holy offering\nI know you came from me\nYour blood is in these veins\nI know you came from me\nThere can be no other way\nYes, relent, transcend\nReverse this madness\nCall to mind the curse\nThe pain that’s promised\nSearch within and admit\nYou cannot do this\nWait, reflect, recall\nWhen she was barren?\nYou, my only progeny\nMy tears may never cease\nI long to give you sweet release\nBut I cannot disobey\nI know you came from me\nYour blood is in these veins\nI know you came from me\nThere can be no other way\nStay your steel and sheath the dagger\nYou have shown this day\nBelief beyond your reason\nGaze above and count\nThose lights, my heavens\nYou gave his life\nYour wage is endless\nTo trust is to obey