This song appears on "The Whole Spirit: Redemption Songs," which is available for stream and download at toddhoover.bandcamp.com.
AFTER THE DRAGON DIES
By Todd Hoover
Brothers, sisters: May we all remember the words
of holy prophets and apostles,
for there'll be mockers withered in the pleasures of flesh
and saying, "Life is not a novel."
But since Creation, God has been revising our plot
with mighty floods and blood from martyrs.
So after Jesus ties the knot for heaven and earth,
is there a family or a fire?
Brothers, sisters: May we all remember the lives
of holy prophets and apostles,
for there'll be scoffers swearing oaths of infinite wealth
(and they'll have the gall to call it "gospel!").
But since Creation, God has been rewarding the meek
with steady mercy and compassion.
So after Jesus ties the knot for heaven and earth,
will we ascend for our endurance?
Well, our Lord knows all --
for Him, a single day is like a thousand years.
Our Lord is calm --
He's never slow to act, but waits for all to come.
Out of the blue,
Creation will pass away with loud and grating tones.
Great flames will rise,
but after the dragon dies, our faith will lead us home.
We're going home!
