The Conjuring

(album: Peace Sells... But Who's Buying? - 1986)

Welcome to our sanguinary sect of worship
Feel at home in our black conventicle
As we anathematise
All of those who oppose us
Don't summon the devil
Don't call the priest
If you need the strength
The conjuring. Obey!!!

Behold the flames rise
From the compass' cardinal points
Burn the sacred oil
And, with the ashes you'll annoint

Arrange the symbols
Of the wizard, and, magician
Light the candles
Place the parchment paper in position
Between its leaves place
The lash from a black cat's eye
A straw of a broom
Fold, and, burn, and, centralise

Don't summon the devil
Don't call the priest
If you need the strength
Then conjure me

I am the devil's advocate
A salesman, if you will
You know my name. (You know my name)

I met your father years ago
Gave him what he'd please
He called my name, you'll do the same

I'm claiming what is mine by right
It's time to close the deal
You're bought and sold, bought and sold

Come join me in my infernal depths
Mephisto's hall of fame
I've got your soul, I've got your soul
The conjuring. Obey!!!