"The Ruins of Augustine" genre: Poetry
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	A poem about St. Augustine and how his writings, which inspired most of the Catholic churches doctrine, actually undermined what Christ and all the prophets came to teach. Love.
	CD: ICONOCLAST   Label: Classical Angst Records Credits: Brian Conn, vocal, poet
	Story Behind the Song I visited the ruins of St. Augustines abbey in the summer of '97. This abbey rivaled the current cathedral of Cantebury in size. I was moved by viewing the remains to write a piece about Augustine. After doing research, I became enraged at how his writings and edicts became the restrictive foundation of the Catholic church and totally missed the point of Christ's life and teachings. I wrote this poem and then orchestrated it for chorus, orchestra, and handbell choir. Lyrics Harken me These thy bells Across the chasm, fixed Unto the place where in I lay From these ruins So shall rise my soul. In cloisters words resound Of truths in Love made For foundations laid Restrain the Love That sought to free The chained Simply 'Love' the prophet said Boundless to that charge That all may pass free the grasp Of darkness in both mind and soul O sanctuary, give my soul That these thy ruins will remain To mark this moment lost to time Salvation given to those that tread Across ashes of this man

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