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1 Mercy and judgement 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 counsel from thy word,
Thy justice and thy heavenly 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 favourites still.]
6 In vain shall sinners hope to rise
By flattering or malicious lies;
Nor, while the innocent I guard,
The bold offenders e'er be spared.
7 The impious crew (that 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.
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | Mercy and judgement are my song |
| Title: | The Magistrate's Psalm |
| Meter: | Long Metre |
| Language: | English |
| Publication Date: | 1785 |
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