So make they of murther but a trifling game.

O, how many examples of that horrible vice

Do daily among us now spring and arise!

But thanks be to God that such rulers doth send,

Which earnestly study that fault to amend:

As by the sharp punishment of that wicked crime

We may see that committed was but of late time.

God direct their hearts they may always continue

Such just execution on sin to ensue;

So shall be saved the life of many a man,