1 Mercy and judgment are my song;
And since they both to thee belong,
My gracious God, my righteous King!
To thee my songs and vows I bring.
2 If I am rais'd to bear the sword,
I'll take my counsels from thy word;
Thy justice and thy heav'nly grace
Shall be the pattern of my ways.
3 Let wisdom all my actions guide,
And let my God with me reside;
No wicked thing shall dwell with me
Which may provoke thy jealousy.
4 No sons of slander, rage, and strife,
Shall be companions of my life;
The haughty look, the heart of pride,
Within my doors shall ne'er abide.
5 [I'll search the land, and raise the just
To posts of honor, wealth, and trust:
The men that work thy holy will
Shall be my friends and fav'rites still.]
6 In vain shall sinners hope to rise
By flatt'ring or malicious lies:
And while the innocent I guard,
The bold offender shan't be spar'd.
7 The impious crew, (the factious band)
Shall hide their heads, or quit the land;
And all that break the public rest,
Where I have pow'r, shall be supprest.
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First Line: | Mercy and judgment are my song |
Meter: | L. M. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1790 |
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Notes: | Now Public Domain. |