Another Of The Same. (Obedience.)

The gods to kings the judgment give to sway:
The subjects only glory to obey.

The power of princes rests in the consent
Of only those who are obedient:
Which if away, proud sceptres then will lie
Low, and of thrones the ancient majesty.

That prince who may do nothing but what's just,
Rules but by leave, and takes his crown on trust.

This is the height of justice: that to do
Thyself which thou put'st other men unto.
As great men lead, the meaner follow on,
Or to the good, or evil action.

Love he that will, it best likes me
To have my neck from love's yoke free.

In God's commands ne'er ask the reason why;
Let thy obedience be the best reply.