This song is a praise and worship song by the late Garnett Silk and former Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I is the subject. As a Rastafarian, Silk of course believed in the divinity of Selassie I and this is echoed particularly in the chorus which affirms his belief that Selassie I was/is the r...
[Intro]
Look to the East for the coming of a black king
Behold! Behold!
[Chorus]
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
[Verse 1]
One love, brother-man say Rasta
Who goes? It must be Jah Jah
Thank goodness I don't have to wonder
I know He is forever
[Chorus]
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
[Verse 2]
His foundation is in the holy mountains
Glorious things are spoken of thee
O city of the almighty
He's a living legend of this I-Wah
Conquering lion of the tribe of Judah
[Chorus]
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
[Verse 3]
Many know the truth and hide it
Many feeling the vibes and try to avoid it
But the truth must be reveal'
I know my God is real
[Chorus: (x2)]
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
[Bridge]
Behold! Behold! Behold! Behold!
The King of all kings, yeah
Oh gosh
Away my sins you wash, oh gosh
Christ in His kingly character
[Chorus]
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
[Verse 1]
One love, brother-man say Rasta
Who goes? It must be Jah Jah
Thank goodness, I don't have to wonder
I know He is forever
[Chorus]
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
[Outro]
Help me look to the East
Help me see the King coming
Help me see the King coming!
Ooh woah woah woah yeah yeeeaahhh
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
Christ in His kingly character
Kingly Character was written by Garnett Silk.