There was a time when the faith ruled the world Pouring Its wisdom in human soil Godly society emerged the kings - the head of the body among all limbs Providence sent those men in history dawn The unity - that is why they sat on throne Chosen by Heaven, blessed by the popes They bore the scepter and royal sword Leaders in warfare, masters in peace Beauty of order! Splendor of kings! They built the might of old world's states And spread the creed across all lands They lead their troops away from home In a just defence of Christendom Providence sent those men in history dawn The unity - that is why they sat on thrones Chosen by Heaven, blessed by the popes They bore the scepter and royal sword Leaders in warfare, masters in peace Beauty of order! Splendor of kings! Their cadavers sleep in the soil But splendid names shall last evermore One glorious day they shall return When heaven's grace people earn Providence will send new kings to bring again The unity -- between true God and mortal man Chosen by Heaven, blessed by the popes They bore the scepter and royal sword Leaders in warfare, masters in peace Beauty of order! Splendor of kings!