[Oracle] How is the gold become dim in the street? Temple stones scattered where strangers’ feet meet. [Refrain] How is the gold become dim? Honor was clay when the covenant broke. [Oracle] Those clothed in scarlet now cling to the ash, The radiant faces are darkened and passed. The watchman stared south for a nation to save, [Refrain] How is the gold become dim? Honor was clay when the covenant broke. [People] But help was a mirage on the road to the grave. Prophet and priest carried blood on the robe, Blind through the alleys where no one drew close. The swift were pursued and the ruler was caught, [Bridge] Edom laughed early at sorrow it thought final. Zion’s punishment reaches the end of its line; [Coda] The gold may be dark, but the promise is not dead. How is the gold become dim? Honor was clay when the covenant broke.