Defender of Men first draft

My mother told me when I could barely stand. You were born

to guard the hearts of man. When shadows come, you'll draw the line

between their flame and what is mine. She said, "The darkest pits

of hell are fed by those who turn their hearts instead.

So stand, my son, and never flee. Defend the world and fight for

me." I am the shield, I am the flame,

I am the one who bears the name. Through thunder's roar, hey,

and demons' den, hey, I'll never fall, defender of men. The angels rise,