The case was adjourned
a long re-hearing date scheduled
the accused stood no chance
for the law was no flaw
the plaintiff sang their proud praise
they had won the case

A mighty wind blew
the date of re-hearing had finally come
He entered in-His face down
hands and feet bound
He would be thrown down the dark pit
it was too late-there could be no pardon

The messenger entered in
A letter in his hand
The king is on His way
but the Judge-the Executioner couldn't wait
the King was too late
that the verdict has been said

the heavy Hammer sounded
the whole congregation turned round to see
the Great king had entered in
the Heart of the condemned man in his hand
A verdict in His mouth
He spoke out His Word at last
It is not late after all
The accused is free to go