Wishbone Ash: The King Will Come

Wishbone Ash, a British rock band whose heyday was in the early 70s, is not generally thought of as spiritually impassioned act; however, more than a few of their songs have strong spiritual undertones. Although they are still around as two separate bands and both are recording material, many folks like me remember their early albums. They were one of the pioneers of the twin guitar sound that surfaced throughout the 1970s.

My first encounter with the band was an MCA Special Products release that featured artists such Wishbone Ash, Matthews Southern Comfort, Glass Harp, Chelsea, Jeremiah, and others. The cut on this compilation was the bluesy “Blind Eye” from Wishbone Ash’s debut LP. Today’s feature, “The King will Come,” is from the band's third album – “Argus.” See what you think.

Lyics

In the fire, the king will come.
Thunder rolls, piper and drum.
Evil sons, overrun,
Count their sins - judgment comes.

The checkerboard of nights and days -
Man will die, man be saved.
The sky will fall, the earth will pray,
When judgment comes to claim its day.
See the word of the prophet
On a stone in his hand.
Poison pen revelation,
Or just a sign in the sand?

The checkerboard of nights and days -
Man will die, man be saved.
The sky will fall, the earth will pray,
When judgment comes to claim its day.
See the word of the prophet
On a stone in his hand.
Poison pen revelation,
Or just a sign in the sand?