Dave Mustaine deserves credit for the riff on this song. Dave said he didn’t like and that much and offered what he had of the song to John if he wanted to use it. John Spectre co-wrote the balance of the song and the lyrics.
lyrics
See the CHILD SAINT rising above the ground
Forget all that you believe
The Modern Day Prophet is found
Hear Satan screaming, his power is fading fast
His hold on the earth is over
His days are numbered at last
[Chorus]
Feel the anger and the wrath
of the God you ignored
You will die by the sword
The forgiveness of the CHILD SAINT
Adored in your eyes
No more lies
See the CHILD SAINT rise
We’re an image in the sinners soul
Crying vengeance aloud
Hear Satan screaming his reign is at an end
His mortal body is buried
His soul back to hell we will send
[Chorus]
credits
from ANTHOLOGY,
released January 10, 2023
Written by John Spectre and Dave Mustaine
Bob McCormack - Vocals
John Spectre - Guitars and Leads
Brian Scott - Guitars and Leads
Steve Hardin - Bass
Gary Schultze - Drums
Ah where to start with this! Late to the party when I stumbled across it in a record shop and was talked into buying the "metal record" by a cousin.
Almost single-handedly rekindled my flickering love of NWOBHM, led me down the rabbit hole past the "name" artists and honestly has affected my listening habits to this day.
Cannot recommend this and its (at time of writing) three siblings enough. Waiting with bated breath and crossed fingers for more! goatcrust
Unabashedly and almost cheerfully Epic, this Old School Metal offering is guaranteed to warm your heart of steel. If you like Slough Feg or The Sword, you should definitely check this one out. Grendel's Sÿster