The Dark Cleric's Secret

[Verse] In the village calm and quiet Lived a cleric full of cheer With a smile that bred reliance He would wash away your fear [Verse 2] Whispers in the darkened alley Spoke of mysteries unknown Yet the cleric in his valley Seemed a friend to all alone [Chorus] But in the night his eyes would blaze Casting shadows long and deep From the light he'd twist and phase Into nightmares while you sleep [Verse 3] Potions brewed with hidden venom Chants that turned to curses vile Behind robes of faith and heaven Lurked a sinister and guile [Bridge] On the mountaintop he waited For the moon to seal his deed Revelation's light belated Pulled the heart to aching bleed [Verse 4] Once so trusting now they're shattered Villagers with broken trust All their dreams he cruelly scattered In his dark and wicked lust