As if some common Act had then beene done;

For, arm'd with Fires and Thunders, forth it came.

By which, that great Law-maker, might inferre

What dreadfull Vengeance would on those attend,

Who did against those holy Precepts erre;

And, that, his Power, well-doers could defend.

Thereto, this Emblem, also doth agree;

For, loe, before the Tables of the Lawe,

A naked Sword is borne, whose use may bee

As well to keepe in Safety, as in Awe.