1 Why this dark conspiracy, nations plotting to be free?
Foolishly they ridicule God's most wise and righteous rule.
Lord, have mercy!
Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy; Lord, have mercy!
Foolishly they ridicule God's most wise and righteous rule.
Lord, have mercy!
2 On this Coronation Day, God's dear Son holds kingly sway.
His the honor, his the worth, his the nations of the earth!
Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
His the honor, his the worth, his the nations of the earth!
Alleluia!
3 Now his kingship fully won, God affirms him as the Son,
saying:""Rule with prudent hand each possession, every land.""
Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Now his kingship fully won, God affirms him as the Son,
Alleluia!
4 All conspiracies are vain: God's Messiah comes to reign.
Princes, people, heed this call: Honor Christ as Lord of all.
Alleluia!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Princes, people, heed this call: Honor Christ as Lord of all.
Alleluia!