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Since God has thus ordain'd it so

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: For Officers as Magistrates, &c. Lyrics: 1 Since God has thus ordain'd it so, That civil magistrates should be To rule and govern men below, As in his sacred word we see. 2 Since such like office I do bear To execute those civil laws, May I be wise, just and sincere To judge aright in ev'ry cause. 3 The Lord, grant me an upright heart, And with his blessed spirit guide: To act the just impartial part, In all what e'er I must decide. 4 From none but thee my God indeed, Such precious gifts I can obtain, Nor gain the knowledge that I need To judge between my fellow-men. 5 For this I pray and humbly ask My God endow me with thy grace! And qualify me for the task, To do my office in my place.

Praise to God for the return of Peace

Appears in 23 hymnals Topics: Magistrates raised and deposed; Magistrates raised and deposed First Line: To thee, most high and holy God Lyrics: 1 To thee, most high and holy God, To thee our thankful hearts we raise; Thy works declare thy name abroad, Thy wondrous works demand our praise. 2 To slavery doom'd, thy chosen sons Beheld their foes triumphant rise; And sore opprest by earthly thrones, They sought the sovereign of the skies. 3 'Twas then, great God, with equal power, Arose thy vengeance and thy grace, To scourge their legions from the shore, And save the remnant of thy race. 4 Thy hand that form'd the restless main, And rear'd the mountain's awful head, Bade raging seas their course restrain, And desert wilds receive their dead. 5 Such wonders never come by chance, Nor van the winds such blessings blow; 'Tis God the Judge doth one advance, 'Tis God that lays another low. 6 Let haughty tyrants sink their pride, Nor lift so high their scornful head; But lay their impious thoughts aside, And own the empire God hath made. Scripture: Psalm 75

The Magistrate's Psalm

Appears in 48 hymnals Topics: Magistrates qualifications; Psalm for magistrates; Magistrates qualifications; Psalm for magistrates First Line: Mercy and judgement are my song Lyrics: 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 spar'd. 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. Scripture: Psalm 101

Death moves with victor's tread

Author: J. G. Adams Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Death of a Magistrate or Public Man

A Psalm for the Master of a Family

Appears in 45 hymnals Topics: Magistrates Qualification; Psalm for magistrates First Line: Of Justice and of Grace I sing Lyrics: 1 Of Justice and of Grace I sing, And pay my GOD my Vows; Thy Grace and Justice, heav'nly King, Teach me to rule my House. 2 Now to my tent, O GPD, repair, And make thy Servant wise; I'll suffer Nothing near me there That shall offend thine Eyes. 3 The Man that doth his Neighbour Wrong By Falsehood or by Force, The scornful Eye, the sland'rous Tongue I'll thrust 'em from my Doors. 4 I'll seek the faithful and the Just, And will their Help enjoy; These are the Friends that I shall trust, The Servants I'll employ. 5 The Wretch that deals in sly Deceit I'll not endure a Night: The Liar's Tongue I ever hate, And banish from my Sight. 6 I'll purge my Family around, And make the Wicked flee; So shall my House be ever found A Dwelling fit for Thee. Scripture: Psalm 101

My Refuge is the God of Love

Appears in 60 hymnals Topics: Evil Magistrates Lyrics: 1 My Refuge is the GOD of Love, Why do my Foes insult, and cry, "Fly like a timorous trembling Dove, "To distant Woods or Mountains fly." 2 If Government be all destroy'd, (That firm Foundation of our Peace) And Violence makes Justice void, Where shall the Righteous seek Redress? 3 The Lord in Heaven has fix'd his Throne, His Eye surveys the World below; To him all mortal Things are known, His Eye-lids search our Spirits through. 4 If he afflicts his Saints so far, To prove their Love, and try their Grace, What may the bold Transgressors fear? His very Soul abhors their Ways. 5 On impious Wretches he shall rain Tempests of Brimstone, Fire and Death, Such as he kindled on the Plain Of Sodom, with his angry Breath. 6 The righteous Lord loves righteous Souls, Whose Thoughts and Actions are sincere; And with a gracious Eye beholds The Men that his own Image bear. Scripture: Psalm 11

Power and Government from GOD alone.

Appears in 20 hymnals Topics: Magistrates raised and deposed First Line: To Thee, most Holy, and most High Lyrics: 1 To Thee, most Holy, and most High, To Thee we bring our thankful Praise; Thy Works declare thy Name is nigh, Thy Works of Wonder and of grace. 2 Britain was doom'd to be a Slave, Her Frame dissolv'd, her Fears were great; When GOD a new Supporter gave, To bear the Pillars of the state. 3 He from thy Hand receiv'd his Crown, And swore to rule by wholesome Laws; His Foot shall tread th' Oppressor down, His Arm defend the righteous Cause. 4 Let haughty Sinners sink their Pride, Nor lift so high their scornful Head; But lay their foolish Thoughts aside, And own the King that GOD hath made. 5 Such Honours never come by Chance, Nor do the Winds Promotion blow; 'Tis GOD the Judge doth one advance, 'Tis GOD that lays another low. 6 No vain Pretence to Royal Birth Shall fix a Tyrant on the throne: GOD, the great Sov'reign of the Earth, Will rise, and make his Justice known. 7 [His Hand holds out the dreadful Cup Of Vengeance, mix'd with various Plagues, To make the Wicked drink 'em up, Wring out, and taste the bitter dregs. 8 Now shall the Lord exalt the Just; And while he tramples on the Proud, And lays their Glory in the Dust, My Lips shall sing his Praise aloud.] Scripture: Psalm 75

Warning to Magistrates

Appears in 54 hymnals Topics: Evil Magistrates; Magistrates warned; Evil Magistrates; Magistrates warned First Line: Judges, who rule the world by laws Lyrics: 1 Judges, who rule the world by laws, Will ye despise the righteous cause, While vile oppression wastes the land? Dare ye condemn the righteous poor, And let rich sinners 'scape secure, While gold and greatness bribe your hand? 2 Have ye forgot, or never knew That God will judge the judges too? High in the heavens his justice reigns; Yet you invade the rights of God; And send your bold decrees abroad To bind the conscience in your chains. 3 A poison'd arrow is your tongue, The arrow sharp, the poison strong, And death attends where e'er it wounds: You hear no counsels, cries or tears; So the deaf adder stops her ears! Against the power of charming sounds. 4 Break out their teeth, eternal God, Those teeth of lions dy'd in blood; And crush the serpents in the dust: As empty chaff when whirlwinds rise, Before the sweeping tempest flies, So let their hopes and names be lost. 5 Th' Almighty thunders from the sky, Their grandeur melts, their titles die, As hills of snow dissolve and run, Or snails that perish in their slime, Or births that come before their time, Vain births that never see the sun. 6 Thus shall the vengeance of the Lord Safety and joy to saints afford; And all that hear shall join and say, "Sure there's a God that rules on high, "A God that hears his children cry, "And will their sufferings well repay." Scripture: Psalm 58

Psalm 82

Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 50 hymnals Topics: Evil magistrates; Magistrates warned First Line: Among th' assemblies of the great Lyrics: Among th' assemblies of the great A greater Ruler takes his seat; The God of heav'n, as Judge, surveys Those gods on earth, and all their ways. Why will ye, then, frame wicked laws? Or why support th' unrighteous cause? When will ye once defend the poor, That sinners vex the saints no more? They know not, Lord, nor will they know; Dark are the ways in which they go; Their name of earthly gods is vain, For they shall fall and die like men. Arise, O Lord, and let thy Son Possess his universal throne, And rule the nations with his rod; He is our Judge, and he our God. Scripture: Psalm 82

To Thee our God we fly

Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8 Appears in 93 hymnals Topics: Magistrates Lyrics: 1 To Thee our God we fly For mercy and for grace; Oh, hear our lowly cry, And hide not Thou Thy face. O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland. 2 Arise, O Lord of hosts; Be jealous for Thy name, And drive from out our coasts The sins that put to shame. O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland. 3 Thy best gifts from on high In rich abundance pour, That we may magnify And praise Thee more and more. O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland. 4 The powers ordained by Thee, With heavenly wisdom bless; May they Thy servants be, And rule in righteousness. O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland. 5 The church of Thy dear Son Inflame with love's pure fire, Bind her once more in one, And life and truth inspire. O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland. 6 Give peace, Lord, in our time: Oh, let no foe draw nigh, Nor lawless deed of crime Insult Thy Majesty. O Lord, stretch forth Thy mighty hand, And guard and bless our fatherland. Used With Tune: HANDEL'S 148TH PSALM