It is said that the hills are alive with the sound of music, according to the song. If you listen, there is a knowing in the air. Something is afoot.

‘It was a regular day with dad working hard at bricklaying and me in school,’ Chet said. ‘Before we went to bed, Dad told me to always care for Mom,’ Chet recounted. ‘Dad answered that he had just received a good medical report from his doctor and expected to be around for years to come,’ Chet mentioned. ‘That night I dreamt that Dad died and in the morning he was dead in his bed,’ Chet said softly.

‘Our church was preparing to accept one of our congregation as our next pastor when there was another person better qualified,’ Billy B said. ‘I knew the man prepared to become the pastor was a fraud and had ulterior motives for wanting the job,’ Billy B went on speaking. ‘Later, he was fired for theft in his role as pastor,’ Billy B noted.

‘It is both a burden and a blessing,’ Edgar said. ‘Seeing the future is a herculean responsibility…the accolades and ridicule are exhausting,’ Edgar continued. ‘Is it a gift of God or the Devil?’ Edgar mused.

‘I have all of the answers, place your trust only in me,’ the Leader proclaimed. ‘Speak the words we tell you to speak and give of your finances until it hurts,’ the Leader said. ‘Those unlike us must be purged,’ the Leader said. ‘My policies, doctrines, ideas come from the many voices in my head,’ the Leader said with a wide smile. I have been spared for these last days of mankind,’ the Leader promised.

‘The land is so different now,’ Jane said. ‘Not many people,’ Jane added. ‘Libraries are empty and universities are closed,’ Jane noted. ‘Many are not welcome in the Government Church,’ Jane whispered. ‘Leaders’ vision destroyed so many good people while others became rich and think he is sent from God,’ Jane cried.