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Jerusalem of the East

from State of Emergency by Aaron Ferris

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Pyongyang in 1946 was still a dynamic centre for Korean Christianity. Denominations which had been banned by the Japanese had re-established themselves. There were churches everywhere. Christians called the city the Jerusalem of the East.

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We stood upon that hill as close as we could get to a living hell
We read those words aloud, just as the wind blew strong bring these bones to life
A part of me there died, as I held her hands looked into her eyes
No laughter, no joy, no life, but she’s a child, just a little child

God I know You’re listening as you stood and cried with me
God I know You’re with them as You gave me eyes to see
God I know You love them as You set the captives free
So won’t You come now, Lord save them please

We walked around that square although they could not speak we seen your people there
One day they will sing aloud, with arms raised high I’ll be in that crowd
For in You freedom abounds, no man is a mark drawn on the ground
We’ll take those idols down, proclaim Your words, reclaim this town

Hosanna here comes our King, the Lord God Almighty reigns

So won’t You come now, Lord set them free
So won’t You come now, Lord set them free
So won’t You come now, Lord set Your people free.

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from State of Emergency, released June 21, 2013
Additional Musicians: Phil Smith - Bass, Mark Hill - Drums

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Aaron Ferris Northern Ireland, UK

Aaron Ferris is an acoustic guitar playing singer songwriter from Co Antrim, NI. He has been writing and performing his own music for over 10 years.

2013 sees the long overdue third release, coming in the shape of a 6 track EP recorded under the watchful eye of Frankie McClay in Einstein, Antrim.
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