No matter where the Saints abide, 1
They make their Circuit fair
Behold how great a Firmament
Accompanies a Star.
They make their Circuit fair
Behold how great a Firmament
Accompanies a Star.
(F.1576/J.1541)
[1] Saint:: a person making an outward profession of piety (ironically)(OED 4a).
[2] Circuit:: circuit-court, a regular journeying from place to place for the administration of justice.
[3] Firmament:: a firm support or foundation.
[4] Star:: a star badge.
There is a marshal for each district, with the powers of a sheriff, who attends both the district and circuit courts. His fees are regulated by law. ─ The Historical Register of the United States (1814)