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The Sermon Lyrics by Ahab

The Call of the Wretched Sea

2006

The ribs and terrors in the whale
Arched over me a dismal doom

The ribs and terrors in the whale
Arched over me a dismal doom
While all God's sun-lit waves rolled by
And lift me deepening down to doom

I saw the opening maw of hell
With endless pains and sorrows there
Elich none but they that feel can tell
Oh I was plunging to despair

In black distress
I called my God
When I could scarce believe him mine
He bowed his ears to my complaint
No more the whale did me confine

The ribs and terrors in the whale
Arched over me a dismal doom
While all God's sun-lit waves rolled by
And lift me deepening down to doom

With speed he flew to my relief
As on a radiant dolphin borne
Awful, yet bright, as lightning shone
The face of my deliverer God
With speed he flew to my relief
As on a radiant dolphin borne
Awful, yet bright, as lightning shone
The face of my deliverer God

My song forever shall record
That terrible, that joyful hour
I give the glory to my God
His all the mercy and the power

My song forever shall record
That terrible, that joyful hour
I give the glory to my God

Nevermore!"
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About “The Sermon” by Ahab

Read the complete lyrics to "The Sermon" by Ahab from the album "The Call of the Wretched Sea" in 2006. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock, Funeral Doom.

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"The Sermon" is credited to Ahab. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"The Sermon" appears on "The Call of the Wretched Sea" in 2006.

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