Next part of the story, man comes to grips with his misery, an angel seeks him out and supports him. Man finds the desire to become better, angel is encouraging yet warns him to be prepared for hardships on the road to redemption.
lyrics
Angel: Where did you go? Love is the best thing in life. Love is always worth it. Don't think you can't start. You can choose to be better.
Man: Here am I. I have sin and vice. I have faltered many times. Woe if this clarity dies.
Angel: Love is not easy. You can do your best. Love is not easy. You can do your best.
Man: I want to be better. I could gather virtue. Plant it as a garden. If I die tomorrow, I want to be smiling.
Angel: Redemptio Redemptio Redemptio.
Man: Control my tounge my inner voice. Guide me oh my heart of hearts. Truth come and pierce my soul.
credits
from Vast,
released July 16, 2016
Emily Nietfeld as the angel
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