English poem
[III.] The Consent of the Believer unto the Ten Commandments
by James Janeway (1636–1674)
Lord, I should have no Lord, beside Thee, to be Lov'd, Serv'd, Glorify'd. I should the Glory due to Thee, In Wayes, pay, that Appointed be.
Thy Names, Thy Words, Thy Works, I should, Sacred for proper Vses, hold. The Dayes which thou made Sacred hast, I should not in Diversions wast.
In their Fit places, every one, I should with all Fit Honours own. That Life none may unjustly Loose, Means I should with all kindness use.
Chast I should be in every part, Yea, Chast in every Thought of Heart. To Get and Keep my Worldly Wealth, I should commit no sort of Stealth.
Truth I should utter, and maintain, And no Good Name with Slander stain. With sweet Content I should Receive All the Wise God will please to give.
Lord, By the Blood of CHRIST, I pray, Save me, who do not thus obey; And by the Strength of CHRIST, from hence, Sav'd, Let me yield Obedience.