The Black King is omnipotent over all

Keeping every creature heart in humble thrall

He knows every move on the chequer board

And over all displays His power as Lord.

No one touches His high decree

He is forever the Holy See

Dispensing justice and mercy at His delight

Saving all who bow the knee and come into His light.

Hearing the call of the penitential heart

He pours in His love to heal and close the smart

That all His subjects will His nature wear

Escaping deaths sting and hell’s eternal snare.

Come now, the poor and needy – come

Do not hesitate to give up the sum

Of all your sin and weeping and woe

As the Black King will rescue those He loves so.

Enter freedom and the realms of the holy love

That is only found in the heaven above

The King will come into all His majestic show

To raise forever those who live below.