Built in the Heavens
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Lyrics
Ephesians [distant choir] [sub-bass pulse] [shimmering synth particles] [intimate male vocal] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, [enormous strings rise] In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; [deep silence] [heartbeat sub] But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) [808s and live drums enter] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. [one voice] [everything pulls inward] But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. [orchestral impact] For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. [brass rises] [choir becomes a crowd] Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; [celestial lift] There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. [choir and orchestra widen] There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, [all instruments fall away] [metallic resonance] [slow marching percussion] Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. [low strings tighten] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. [marching drums widen] Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. [arena drums] Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: [808s return] [guitars and orchestra surge] Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; [FINAL ASCENT] [massive choir] [orchestra, guitars, 808s and live drums collide] Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen. [choir holds into infinity]