II.CXLVIII | The Psalms of David#II.CXLIX | II.CL |
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 rinces shine
With Rays above the rest,
Where Laws and Liberties combine
To make the Nation blest.]
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.
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First Line: | Eternal Sov'reign of the Sky |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1769 |
Topic: | Government from God; Honor to Magistrates |