Sacred Blood - The Battle Of The Granicus (Persian In Throes) lyrics

The first clarion calls Commanding the ground To shake underneath The phalangites' sandaled feet! Horses of war Trampling the earth - Dust clouds doth raise A halo around the charge! Pure ran the river 'ere the clash of the swords; The Nymphs in the water Shrank back in fear Alexander shines ahead Leading the cavalry forth! A lion of gold His helmet flashes a roar: Those who stand against him shall I fall, down where Granicus flows Where Granicus flows... Red runs the river Foaming with blood; The Nymphs in the water Embracing the dead! The din of arms Was heard loud and far Ringing a knell That sang "The Persian in throes!" Barbarians impaled On Sarissae long - Their poignant screams Were carried to Abydos' halls! To Abydos' halls! Red ran the river In the battle's wake - Granicus forever Victory's shrine shall remain! Alexander triumphant Raised his broad sword - Hailing the sun And the eagles aloft!