Matthew 26:59: I 'Tis thus the world in every age

I 'Tis thus the world in every age
Doth Jesus in His members use:
To ruin us they first engage,
And then search out whereof to' accuse,
Fit means, howe'er unjust employ,
And seek a colour to destroy.

Jesus, Thou know'st our envious foes,
Before they cite us to their bar,
Thy people criminals suppose.
Thy people criminals declare;
And then our horrid crimes invent
To justify our punishment.