Before time was named Before the world was formed The earth was dark and void Was this before the counting of days? A mystery interpreted in many ways Eden was a fruitful realm Watered by a mighty river divided into four One of them was Pishon The river of Havilah A land of gold and precious stones Treasures long forgotten Or spread among the nations Its origin is hidden in the sands of time And in the scriptures of the ancients The ancient ones