A Selection of Hymns ‎#CCXLII

CCXLII. Justice and equity

1 Blessed redeemer how divine,
How righteous is this rule of thine,
"Never to deal with others worse
"Than we would have them deal with us!"

2 This golden lesson, short and plain,
Gives nor the mind nor memory pain:
And every conscience must approve
This universal law of love.

3 'Tis written in each mortal breast,
Where all our tenderest wishes rest:
We draw it from our inmost veins,
Where love to self resides and reigns.

4 Is reason ever at a loss?
Call in self-love to judge the cause:
Let our own fondest passions shew
How we should treat our neighbor too.

5 How bless'd would every nation prove,
Thus rul'd by equity and love!
All would be friends without a foe,
And form a paradise below.

6 Jesus, forgive us, that we keep
Thy sacred law of love asleep;
And take our envy, wrath, and pride,
Those savage passions, for our guide.

Text Information

• First Line: Blessed redeemer how divine
• Title: Justice and equity
• Author: Dr. Watts
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1792
• Scripture:
  Matthew 7:12
• Topic: The Graces of the Holy Spirit: Justice; Duty to God: And our neighbor; Justice and equity to our neighbour
• Source: Dr. Watts's Sermons
• Notes: Public Domain.

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