The Psalms of David ‎#178a

178a. The Magistrate's Psalm

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 Honour, 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 Lyes;
And while the Innocent I guard,
The bold Offender shan't be spar'd.

7 The impious Crew (that factious Band)
Shall hide their Heads, or quit the Land;
And all that break the publick Rest,
Where I have Pow'r, shall be supprest.

Text Information

• First Line: Mercy and Judgment are my Song
• Title: The Magistrate's Psalm
• Meter: Long Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1740
• Scripture:
  Psalm 101
• Topic: Family: government; Magistrates: Qualification; Master of a family; Psalm: for householders; Psalm: for magistrates

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