With mercy's mildest grace,
He governs all our race
In wisdom, righteousness, and love :
Who to Messiah fly Shall find redemption nigh,
And all His great salvation prove.
But soon the Victor rose
Triumphant o'er His foes,
And led the vanquished host in chains :
He threw their empire down,
His foes compelled to own
O'er all the great Messiah reigns.
