Orpheus

If I were King of some great land

With lords and commons to command,

My crown should be with justice bright

Instead of jewels-and Love's light

Should be the sceptre in my hand.



One law of virtue should be planned

That all alike might understand

The simple rule, that right is right-

If I were King.



One Church should stand in God's own sight

Where all who wished to worship, might,

Its ministers should be a band

Of soldiers with a purpose grand

To put all evil thoughts to flight,

If I were King.