[Verse 1] A tree rose broad in the center of earth, Height unto heaven, abundant in worth. Beasts found shadow and birds filled the bough; Nations ate fruit from its greatness somehow. Then a watcher descended with sentence and chain: Cut down the tree, leave the stump in the rain. [Warning Refrain] Break off thy sins by righteousness. Show mercy to the poor. Perhaps the lengthening of peace May hold the judgment's door. [Verse 2] Twelve months later the king crossed his palace: "Is not this Babylon built by my might, For royal honor, by power and splendor?" The word had not ended before came the night. The kingdom departed; his mind left the throne. Driven from men, he was wet with the dew. [Chorus] The king ate grass with the beasts of the field; Hair grew like eagles, and nails would not yield. Seven times passed till he lifted his eyes; Reason returned when he honored the Highest. The king ate grass, and the proud heart learned: Heaven rules kingdoms, and crowns are returned. [Final Verse] Nebuchadnezzar praised truth, judgment, and glory; His honor came back and his counselors near. Those who walk proudly can surely be humbled; The king ate grass till the lesson stood clear.