The Sword of God

God and the Soul, pg. 85

Lyrics

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Chronology

• Born in Flames
  • Kangaroo? (cassette only)
  • Singles

Interpretations

The song is based on a passage in God and the Soul, a 1969 book by Peter Geach:

In a Muslim story, a fallen champion saw a Crusader wielding against him a magic invincible sword bearing the name of God: ‘Sword’ he cried ‘can you strike a true believer? Do you not know the name on your blade?’ 'I know nothing but to strike straight', the sword replied. 'Strike then, in the name of God!' Logic is not partisan, and knows nothing but to strike straight; but the sword is invincible, bearing the Maker’s name.