In heaven His throne is made of gold, Where the ark of His … - Nick Cave

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In heaven His throne is made of gold,
Where the ark of His testament is stowed,
A throne from which I'm told all history does unfold,
Down here it's made of wood and wire,
And my body is on fire,
And God is never far away.

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Nick Cave (born 22 September 1957) is an Australian musician, songwriter, poet, author and actor.

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Birth Name: Nicholas Edward Cave

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And I think my blood is boiling,
And in a way I'm spoiling,
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And I'm not afraid to die.

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