That coronation oaths are things of course;
Maintains the multitude can never err;
And sets the people in the papal chair.
}
{ The reason's obvious,—interest never lies;
{ The most have still their interest in their eyes;
{ The power is always theirs, and power is ever wise.
Almighty crowd! thou shortenest all dispute;
Power is thy essence, wit thy attribute!
Nor faith nor reason make thee at a stay;