The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Temple of New Jerusalem" by the artist "Therion"

In the lyrics of Therion's "Temple of New Jerusalem", Picture 13, Scene 1 depicts a dialogue between Apollonius and Set, discussing the strategy for controlling Christians and revealing Set's plans for the future.

Apollonius, concerned about the unrest among Christians, suggests to Set that they open the gates to the astral dimension to unleash demons into the material world and quell the rebellion. However, Set dismisses this idea, believing there is no need to resort to such measures. He is confident that the situation will resolve itself.

Instead, Set reveals his plan to move the center of his power from Berlin to Jerusalem. He dreams of reviving Jerusalem, of building a new temple that will become not only a religious center but also Set's palace. This temple will symbolize the union of the past and the future and will also become the venue for a mass congress of representatives of the entire Christian world.

Set sees the construction of the temple not only as a way to strengthen his power but also as a tool to unite Christians under his rule. He plans to use their faith and religious feelings to achieve his goals. Set's servants, present at the conversation, enthusiastically support his plans, seeing in them a guarantee of future greatness and victory.