Author: Dr. Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 36 hymnals Scripture: Matthew 7:12 First Line: Blessed redeemer how divine Lyrics: 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. Topics: The Graces of the Holy Spirit Justice; Duty to God And our neighbor; Justice and equity to our neighbour Text Sources: Dr. Watts's Sermons
Justice and equity