Led Astray In The Forest Dark - Winterfylleth

They awaited the maiden’s return

Astray she was in forest dark

Her only friend was the homeward path

Hidden by the spreading snow

Could she but not, follow starry trails

She would not be lost, amongst these spruces dark

Wooden arms embraced the foreign guest

Sad was their song unto her

The halls of the mountain king

Clamour for Christian blood

«Near at hand;

a maiden in grief

Hands joined in prayer

A Litany rises to heaven above.»

From springs above

Upon her head

Drop by drop as blood

From Jesus Christ

«Lonely, in forest deep

Tonight, I feel and fear

No one remembers me.»