Question

But mercy is above this sceptr'd sway,
senthroned in the heart of kings,
an attribute to God himself,
d earthly power doth them show likest God's
nen mercy seasons justice.
Who is the speaker? What is a sceptre? What does it signify?​

Answer 1

Answer:

His scepter shows the force of temporal power, The attribute to awe and majesty Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings, But mercy is above this sceptered sway. It is enthronèd in the hearts of kings. It is an attribute to God himself. And earthly power doth then show likest God's When mercy seasons justice.