O sing a new song, to our God above,
Avoid profane ones, 'tis for holy choir:
Let Israel sing song of holy love
To him that made them, with their hearts on fire:
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sing a new song to revive, sing a new song for new life, sing a new song for living in peace, sing a new song to get heavenly bliss
excellent stanza - O let the saints bear in their mouth his praise, And a two-edged sword drawn in their hand, Therewith for to revenge the former days, Upon all nations, that their zeal withstand; To bind their kings in chains of iron strong, And manacle their nobles for their wrong.
Expect the time, for 'tis decreed in heaven, Such honor shall unto his saints be given. a very fine poem.