The Ritual Lyrics

by PTL

When the great way is forgotten

Goodness and piety appear

When the body’s intelligent declines

Cleverness and knowledge step forth

When there is no peace in the family

Filial piety begins

When the country falls into chaos

Patriotism is born

And there appeared another wonder in Heaven

And behold a great, red dragon

Having seven heads – and ten horns

And seven crowns upon it’s heads

A BRITA IO-IAD

But can we all trust god?

Every soul will taste death

And we test you with evil

And with good as trial

And to us you will be returned

MIH ZIN

MIH NANTA

MIH EXARP

MIH MOLAP

May all these streams of butter

With their banks of honey

Flowing with distilled water

And milk and curds and water

Reach thee in domestic life enhancing thy pleasure

May thou acquire completely these things

Strengthening the soul in diverse ways

Who has gone up to Heaven and come down?

Who has gathered up the wind in the hollow of his hands?

Who has wrapped up the water in his cloak?

Who has established all the ends of the Earth?

What is his name, and the name of his son?

Tell me if you know