head in my hands, the face of a sinner my solemn tears will freeze in the winter Despair Despair, oh so deep allow me to rest, to no longer weep Patience is a Virtue that must be earned an untarnished Faith. an Effigy burned Despair Despair, Evil unseen asked and answered, remain pristine why do the angels Grieve us so when the soot surrounds us from head-to-toe Despair Despair, my head in Your hands treat us kindly when we return to the sand