May 1st, 1886

(All lyrics taken from official testimony of wrongfully executed Chicago organizer, August Spies. Lines selected and arranged by Alan Hague/Jared Paul.)

Iniquities so monstrous that they cry to Heaven.
The fear of change cloaked in the last resort of scoundrels, who will
kill to preserve their paradise.

The time will come when our silence
is stronger than the voices you strangle today.
The cause of my alleged crime;
it is your history!

Here you will tread upon a spark, but there, and there, and behind you,
in front of you, and everywhere, these flames will blaze up. It’s a
fire you can’t put out. THE GROUND IS ON FIRE!

The time will come when our silence
is stronger than the voices you strangle today.
The cause of my alleged crime;
it is your history!

Your accusation…is my defense.

Lyrics to “May 1st 1888” written by Jared Paul, for Prayers For Atheists, originally released on Strange Famous Records.