Gallows Hymn - The Gathering Storm Lyrics

Many tribes have gathered today
The drums of battle have gathered us all
We stand together in arms, to fight side by side
Summoned to answer our homelands call

This cause is one of life or death
Whether to remain free, or fall into slavery
We must set aside ties of tribe and kin
As one people, one nation, we fight this adversity

Thousands of martyrs tortured and burned
Our murdered fathers and butchered mothers
Our sons turned into little Romans
Our daughters defiled, spurned

In war we will bring destruction to our enemy
Salvation to our people
Thirsting not for plunder and glory
But for freedom and justice

We will march to meet these men in the open field
Tear from their heads the laurels they have won in battle
Chose not to die in chains but with sword and shield
The world will know that we chose to defend our homelands
To protect our families, keep our culture
That few stood against many
Under a gathering storm