Machiventa Sage of Salem

“Machiventa Sage of Salem” serves as a theological and philosophical exploration bridging both biblical accounts and Urantia Book narratives about Melchizedek’s mission on Earth. Through a blend of alternative rock and metal musical styles, it weaves together themes of spiritual transformation, eternal priesthood, and universal salvation. The album’s core value lies in its attempt to communicate profound spiritual concepts through metaphorical lyrics and dynamic musical structures, drawing parallels between ancient wisdom and contemporary understanding. It addresses fundamental questions about faith, divine authority, and human spiritual evolution while emphasizing the significance of Melchizedek’s role in establishing a simplified religion centered on El Elyon (The Most High God).

Verse 1:
    In the shadows of Salem, a figure emerges
    King of peace, king of right, no beginning, no end
    Blessing Abraham, receiving his tenth
    A priest of the Most High, beyond comprehension
Pre-Chorus:
    Time bends, history blends
    An eternal order transcends
Chorus:
    Melchizedek, foreshadowing grace
    A priesthood that time can't erase
    No father, no mother, no genealogy
    Pointing to One who'd set spirits free
Verse 2:
    Fast forward through ages, prophecies unfold
    A new priest arises, as the psalmist foretold
    Not by law or by birth, but indestructible life
    Offering salvation, ending spiritual strife
Bridge:
    (Spoken word)
    From Salem to Calvary, a thread unbroken
    A covenant sealed, not just a token
    The veil is torn, the way is clear
    Perfect redemption, no more fear
Outro:
    (Building intensity)
    Righteousness reigns, peace prevails
    The eternal priest, beyond the veil
    Interceding always, saving completely
    In the order of Melchizedek, forever and sweetly

Verse 1:
    Beyond the gods of old
    A greater truth unfolds
    One Creator of all things
    From whom all life springs
Chorus:
    El Elyon, El Elyon
    The Most High, above all names
    One God for all creation
    This truth Salem proclaims
Verse 2:
    No need for sacrifice
    Faith alone will suffice
    A Father to every soul
    Making all people whole
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
    From stars to grains of sand
    All formed by one great hand
    In every heart and mind
    This truth we're meant to find
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
    El Elyon, El Elyon
    The Most High reigns supreme

Verse 1:
    Under Sumerian stars so bright
    A herder tends his flock by night
    A stranger approaches, tall and wise
    Melchizedek, to Amdon's surprise
Chorus:
    On Chaldean nights, words take flight
    Of El Elyon, God of might
    A priest and herder, by firelight
    Truth unfolds on this Chaldean night
Verse 2:
    "I am Melchizedek," he said
    "Priest of the Most High God instead"
    Amdon listens, questions flow
    Of stars above and earth below
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
    "Stay and sup," the herder pleads
    The sage agrees, and wisdom seeds
    Are planted deep in fertile ground
    As bread is broke and truth expound
Verse 3:
    Of one Creator, Melchizedek speaks
    The God above all gods he seeks
    To reveal to those with ears to hear
    The Most High God, forever near
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
    On Chaldean nights, a tale unfolds
    Of truths eternal, new yet old
    Melchizedek's words, a guiding light
    Illuminating the Chaldean night

Verse 1:
    On the hills where shepherds roamed
    A new light begins to glow
    Words of truth, a beacon bright
    Drawing seekers high and low
Chorus:
    Salem's rising, hear the call
    A city built on faith, not stone
    Where all are welcome, great and small
    To learn of the God unknown
Verse 2:
    No temples grand, no idols gold
    Just open hearts and minds
    A school of thought, a way of life
    Where wisdom intertwines
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
    From distant lands they come to hear
    The message spreading far and wide
    A brotherhood of seekers dear
    With El Elyon as their guide
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
    Salem's rising, watch it grow
    A testament to what we can know

Verse 1:
    Traced upon the sage's chest
    A symbol of mystery
    Three circles intertwined
    Hinting at infinity
Chorus:
    Three circles, spinning 'round
    Earth and heaven, they connect
    What secrets do they hold?
    What truths do they protect?
Verse 2:
    Some see realms of men and gods
    Others, a cosmic plan
    But in these simple rings
    Lies truth greater than man
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
    Beyond the veil of mortal sight
    A glimpse of the divine
    Three in one, and one in three
    Eternal by design
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
    Three circles, ever turning
    A symbol of our yearning

Verse 1:
    Under stars of promise bright
    A wanderer seeks the light
    In Salem's peaceful vale
    He hears an ancient tale
Chorus:
    Abraham, oh Abraham
    Your faith will shake the land
    From you a nation springs
    Your seed will number like the sand
Verse 2:
    No more altars stained with blood
    No more idols carved from wood
    Just trust in the unseen
    The Most High God, supreme
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
    A covenant sealed in starry night
    A journey of the soul
    From Ur to Canaan's shore
    El Elyon makes you whole
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
    Abraham, oh Abraham
    Your story's just begun

Verse 1:
    Beneath a canopy of stars
    Two figures stand apart
    A priest of Salem, wise and old
    A nomad with an open heart
Pre-Chorus:
    Melchizedek speaks of promise
    Abraham listens in awe
    A moment that will echo
    Through the annals of lore
Chorus:
    Covenant sealed in starlight
    A promise divine and true
    Look to the heavens, count if you might
    Your seed shall be as numerous too
Verse 2:
    No blood is spilled, no knife is drawn
    This pact needs no such thing
    Just faith in the unseen God
    And the future it will bring
    (Repeat Pre-Chorus and Chorus)
Bridge:
    From this night, a nation will rise
    A people set apart
    Carrying the truth of El Elyon
    In mind, in soul, in heart
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
    Covenant of faith, not of might
    Guiding us through history's night

Verse 1:
    Ancient altars stained with blood
    Smoke rising to the sky
    But a new voice speaks of love
    No need for lambs to die
Chorus:
    No more sacrifices, no more pain
    Faith alone is all we need
    El Elyon breaks the chain
    From old traditions we are freed
Verse 2:
    Melchizedek stands tall and strong
    Against the tide of time
    His message clear, his wisdom long
    A truth so pure, sublime
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
    The knife is lowered, the fire dims
    As understanding grows
    The greatest offering we bring
    Is the love each heart knows
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
    No more sacrifices, hear the call
    Faith in El Elyon stands tall

Verse 1:
    In Salem's peaceful grove
    A table simply set
    No altar stone, no sacred fire
    Just bread and wine, and yet
Chorus:
    Bread and wine, symbols divine
    Of a covenant so new
    In these simple elements find
    A connection pure and true
Verse 2:
    Melchizedek breaks the bread
    Pours wine in earthen cup
    A sacrament of faith, not dread
    In love, we all lift up
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
    No blood need spill, no life need end
    To reach the God above
    This meal we share, with foe and friend
    Speaks of eternal love
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
    Bread and wine, timeless sign
    Of faith in the divine

Verse 1:
    From Salem's hills to distant lands
    A message starts to spread
    Carried by merchant caravans
    And in the words they said
Chorus:
    Seeds of faith, on the wind
    Planted in hearts far and wide
    El Elyon's love has no end
    In every soul to reside
Verse 2:
    Melchizedek's students venture forth
    To share what they have learned
    East and west, and south and north
    The old ways overturned
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
    Though the teacher may depart
    His wisdom lingers still
    In every mind, in every heart
    That seeks to know God's will
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
    Seeds of faith, watch them grow
    El Elyon's love to knowVersion 6 of 6

Verse 1:
    In the shadow of Salem's hills
    A tent stands empty in the night
    The teacher who brought divine light
    Has vanished from mortal sight
Chorus:
    Vanishing act, like morning mist
    Here then gone, did he exist?
    His words remain, his presence fades
    A mystery in evening shades
Verse 2:
    Followers gather, confusion reigns
    Where has their beloved teacher gone?
    No farewell, no final song
    Just silence as the day dawns
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
    Was it all a waking dream?
    A visitation from on high?
    The truth he taught still gleams
    In hearts that wonder why
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
    Vanishing act, but not the end
    His message will transcend

Verse 1:
    Centuries pass, millennia turn
    But the flame of truth still burns
    From Salem's school to Abraham's line
    A legacy almost divine
Chorus:
    Legacy of the sage, echoing through time
    One God above, a truth sublime
    Though the teacher's gone, his wisdom stays
    Guiding souls through darker days
Verse 2:
    Prophets rise and kingdoms fall
    But El Elyon reigns over all
    The covenant sealed under starry skies
    In countless hearts still lies
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
    From Melchizedek to worlds unknown
    The seeds of faith have grown
    A promise kept, a future bright
    For those who seek the light
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
    Legacy of the sage, forever strong
    In every prayer, in every song

Verse 1:
    Beyond the veil of mortal years
    A cosmic drama appears
    Melchizedek, once teacher of men
    Now plays a role beyond our ken
Chorus:
    Vicegerent of a fallen prince
    Guardian of a world since
    Paradise lost and found again
    Melchizedek's tale doesn't end
Verse 2:
    From Salem's hills to Jerusem's spheres
    His influence perseveres
    A destiny yet to unfold
    In prophecies untold
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge:
    Between the stars and heaven's gate
    He stands to mediate
    For Urantia, a special place
    In the saga of time and space
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
    Vicegerent, a title new
    For one whose teachings ring true
    The story's not over, just wait and see
    What Melchizedek's role will be