Inherent right in monarchs did declare;

And, that a lawful power might never cease,

Secured succession to secure our peace.

Thus property and sovereign sway at last

In equal balances were justly cast;

But this new Jehu spurs the hot-mouthed horse,

Instructs the beast to know his native force,

To take the bit between his teeth, and fly

To the next headlong steep of anarchy.

Too happy England, if our good we knew,