He came riding fast like a phoenix out of fire flames

He came dressed in black with a cross bearing my name

He came bathed in light and splendor and glory

I can't believe what the Lord has finally sent me

He said, dance for me, Vantula, gentile He said, laugh a while, I will make your heart

feel He said, fly with me, touch the face of the

true God Make me cry with joy at the depth of my love

Cause I'd pray days, I'd pray nights, for the Lord just to send me home some sign

I'd look long, I'd look far, to bring peace to my black and empty heart

Oh my love mine won't last long

There's a sunshine blue sky

I love him long as each damn day goes

And the man is gone and heaven only knows

Cause I've cried days, I've cried nights

For the Lord just to send me home some sight

Is he near, is he far?

Bring peace to my black and empty heart

So long dear, so long I

Oh Lord be near me tonight

Is he near, is he far?

Bring peace to my black and empty heart