Hymns and Spiritual Songs, in Three Books ‎#II.CXLIX

II.CXLIX. Honour to magistrates: or, government from God

1 Eternal Sov'reign of the sky,
And Lord of all below;
We mortals to thy majesty
Our first obedience owe.

2 Our souls adore thy throne supreme,
And bless thy providence
For magistrates of meaner name,
Our glory and defence.

3 [The crowns of British princes shine
With rays above the rest,
Where laws and liberties combine
To make the nation bless'd.]

4 Kingdoms on firm foundations stand,
While virtue finds reward;
And sinners perish from the land
By justice and the sword.

5 Let Caesar's due be ever paid
To Caesar and his throne;
But consciences and souls were made
To be the Lord's alone.

Text Information

• First Line: Eternal Sov'reign of the sky
• Title: Honour to magistrates: or, government from God
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1793

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