Matthew 10:2: Not one of all the rich or great

Not one of all the rich or great,
The learn'd, the noble, or the wise,
Is chose to bear the sacred weight,
And help a fallen world to rise;
Not one the glorious charge shall share.
Or fill an apostolic chair.

Tis thus our heavenly Master slights
The things most highly prized by men.
His church's independent rights,
His servants' dignity unseen.
His powers He shows divinely given,
His kingdom not of earth but heaven.

Tis thus He blasts the pride of J ome,
Baffles their Antichristian plea,
Who pomp, and power, and state assume,
Who make the world and church agree.
His Spirit's with the civil sword,
And blend the' apostle with the Lord.