1. Say to the minister whose ministry
Is a gracious gift from God, sustaining him:

2. You lead the sultan in his rule, executing
His judgments, his elect, and his trusted one.

3. With you is justice among us, ever
Its beacon bright to us, its ways familiar.

4. Do you claim all praise for yourself alone,
Night after night, when gratitude should share it?

5. None love you when the two come together
Save my slave, whose return or ransom claims you.