Rupert Holmes
Murderer’s Confession (Reverend Crisparkle)

[CRISPARKLE]
In saving sinners, there's a chance you'll sin sometime
In saving criminals, one might commit a crime
And to protect the harmless lambs within my fold
I had to kill the wolf! Your culprit you behold!

Since I was nearly grown, I've very clearly known
That Satan walks among us with no fear he should atone!
And when fair Rosa's mother died, the Devil tried to claim twas me
Killed her in jealousy!

So I became a priest to better hunt the beast
And when I saw John Jasper's paw lash out, I knew at least
That I'd located Satan! He was hateful and depraved!
With Jasper dead, then Rosa, Ned, and Neville would ascend!

But the night was far from bright
Thick with wet and thunder
Thatching fell, dispatched from Hell
Satan is a wonder!
Could not see the arms of me
Stretched out with scarf in hand
Saw your coat and tied your throat
Just like a deadly wedding band!

Some years ago, I think I killed another—
Rosa's mother!
Newlywed was she, thus dead to me, I tossed her out to sea
With these new additions I have now revealed
Murderous ambitions heretofore concealed
May the Lord be praised! Though some might call me mad
I have rid the earth of Satan, and I'm glad!
I'm good, for good can come from bad!