Seif al Din (The Embrace That Smothers, Pt. VI) [Live] Epica

[Verse 1: Mark Jansen]
The origin of a dogma
Placed in a new millennium
Vilified demons have been embraced
And given a warm welcome

[Verse 2: Mark Jansen]
The Seif al Din
Hasn't got the ghost of a chance to rust
Because it has always been kept in shape
In serving the one Almighty

[Spoken Words]
The rudiments have always been misinterpreted during history
Despite the good intentions of many disciples who's faithful believe was strong and unswayed
Most leaders interpret the old words to their
Advantage in the attempt of gaining leadership and power
Over those unfortunate enough to fall under their maliciousness and manipulative ways
This misuse of trust will forever stain the pages of history
Echoing the exploitation and the frailty of decent
Men carried away by nurtured rancour...

[Bridge 1: Mark Jansen]
Perpetual distrust fed by a belief
In the malevolence of the others