Luke 22:25: They that exercise authority... are called, &c

With truth we benefactors call
Princes and kings who born for all
Delight the worthy to reward,
But punish with the last regret,
As awful ministers of fate.
Entrusted with Jehovah's sword.

Who their authority maintain,
That justice and the laws may reign,
That man may to his God submit;
Who glory in their people's good.
To pride and passion's power subdued.
And cast their crowns at Jesu's feet.