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The Castles, the Tower, the Tree, the Branches

by Of Asaph

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I will ascend to Heaven. I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds. I will make myself like the Most High. So let us build for ourselves a city; a tower whose top will reach into heaven. Let us make for ourselves a name.
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Seven angels, with seven bowls. Clothed in linen, clean and bright, bound ‘round their chests with shining sashes. The first on my skin: a sickening sore. The second into my rib cage, drawing blood from a buried man. The third down my throat, and the fourth upon my feet. Every step searing me. Blackened and pierced, I cursed His name who controls these deaths and I did not feel remorse. The fifth on my eyes, my kingdom darkened. I chewed my tongue, cursing my stings and swellings and I did not repent. The sixth on my great well, and the seventh into my lungs. And my city, my towers were snapped in three. And I saw heaven unfold, and I saw a white horse; it’s master with eyes like flames, and a name which no one knows. He wore a robe dipped in blood. and sharp swords from his tongue. Treading the wine press of the wrath of The Almighty. And on His robe, and on His thigh, a name: “KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS”
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“Carry them in Your house, that they may knit together as We are. Let my great gladness abound in them. Do not pluck them out of the world. “Set them apart in Your promises. Come like a violent, rushing wind and set the good news upon their tongues for the work to which they are called in You. “As You are surrounded by me, and I surrounded by You, unite them in Us; that the world may trust our harmony. “The glory which You granted me I leave to them. Keep them with me where I am. As You are surrounded by me and I surrounded by You, unite...”
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We Watched 04:23
“Why are you worried? Why does doubt weaken your soul? A phantom has no flesh and bone as you see. “You are witnesses. You are covered in victory from on high.” We saw Him lifted up. We watched a cloud carry Him out of sight. We became witnesses.
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released November 26, 2013

Of Asaph is the music of Jim & Cherie Alleman.
Produced at home by Jim Alleman.

Jim mostly plays instruments, and Cherie mostly sings, with some much appreciated help from our friends:

Violin, Viola and Cello performed by Nady Benyamine.
Choir arrangements by Leslie Taylor.

Additional vocal performances by Brooke Graham, Ryan Graham, Jonathan R. Rice, Leslie Taylor, Nick Tucker, and Chris Waterman.

Installation help from Sarah Alleman, Don Ball, and Johnathan R. Rice.

Big thanks to Joshua Wheeler and Richard William Rich for their insight during the recording process. And to Don Ball and Ward Presbyterian Church for the use of a gorgeous Steinway that Jim was absolutely under-qualified to play.

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