1. Amidst th' Assemblies of the Great,
The World's great Ruler takes his Seat,
And earthly Gods doth judge; (and says)
2. "How long will ye pervert the Laws,
"Accept the Person, plead the Cause,
"Of such as walk in wicked Ways.

3. "Defend the Poor, and Fatherless;
"To such as are in deep Distress
"Impartial Justice let be done.
4. "Loose the Oppressed's heavy Bands;
"And, from the Wicked's griping Hands^,
"Deliver ye the needy one.

5. They know not, nor will understand,
They walk in Darkness; thro' the Land,
The Earth's Supports are overthrown.
6. "You I have honour'd with my Name,
"And styl'd you Gods; ye all, in Fame,
"For Sons of the Most-High have shone.

7. "But ye shall die, like common Men,
"Like other Princes fall; and then
"Account to me, for all your Wrongs.
8. Arise, O God, to judge the Earth;
For ev'ry Nation from it's Birth,
To Thee by sov'reign Right belongs.