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Sin EaterA body lies, the recent deadNow drink the ale, now eat the bread I close the door, the family waits A priest was called, he came too late A hungry man, a volunteer I should act swift, the devil nears All of his sins I must take on The town it will shun me as one Now smash the cup, its taint must be ruined He is the one become the sin-eater I make the speech, we're all alone All things confessed, his wrongs atoned I give easement and rest to thee Do not return, so I decree An empty shell with face serene His essence flies with conscience clean Playing my part, my solemn role And for thy peace I've pawned my soul Now burn the bowl, its taint must be destroyed I am the one, they call the sin-eater My throat it burns, my body hot My mind it swims, my guts they rot A vision forms before my eyes Of people killed, of children's cries Foul murderer, vile paedophile How many lives did he defile? But not in Hell his punishment To Heaven's gate his spirit sent A beggar man without abode In tattered rags on lonely road Another house, another time I'll take them all, I'll take all crimes Eternal rest for lapsed devout They'll thank me once then turn me out But when I die will I be free Who will step forth to eat for me? |