1. Mercy and judgment 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 raised to bear the sword,
I’ll take my counsels 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 honor, wealth, and trust;
The men that work Thy holy will
Shall be my friends and favorites still.

6. In vain shall sinners hope to rise
By flattering or malicious lies;
And while the innocent I guard,
The bold offender shan’t be spared.

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 power, shall be suppressed.