The Works of the Reverend and Learned Isaac Watts, D. D. Containing, besides his Sermons, and Essays on miscellaneous subjects, several additional pieces, Selected from his Manuscripts by the Rev. Dr. Jennings, and the Rev. Dr. Doddridge, in 1753: to which are prefixed, memoirs of the life of the author, compiled by the Rev. George Burder. In six volumes |
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HYMN 149. (C. M.) Honour to Magistrates; or, Government from God.
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HYMN 149. (C. M.) Honour to Magistrates; or, Government from God.
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Eternal Sovereign of the sky,And Lord of all below,
We mortals to thy majesty
Our first obedience owe.
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Our souls adore thy throne supreme,And bless thy providence
For magistrates of meaner name,
Our glory and defence.
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The crowns of British princes shineWith rays above the rest,
Where laws and liberties combine
To make the nation bless'd.
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Kingdoms on firm foundations stand,While virtue finds reward;
And sinners perish from the land
By justice and the sword.
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Let Cæsar's due be ever paidTo Cæsar and his throne,
But consciences and souls were made
To be the Lord's alone.
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