The apostle enters upon his subject thus - Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers; for there is no power but of God: the powers that be, are ordained of God. Jonathan Mayhew apostleentergod Change image and share on social
For which reason I would exhort you to pay all due Regard to the government over us; to the KING and all in authority; and to lead a quiet and peaceable life. Jonathan Mayhew authoritydueexhort Change image and share on social
It becomes us, therefore, to be contented, and dutiful subjects. Jonathan Mayhew contentdutifulsubject Change image and share on social
It is our happiness to live under the government of a PRINCE who is satisfied with ruling according to law; as every other good prince will - We enjoy under his administration all the liberty that is proper and expedient for us. Jonathan Mayhew administrationenjoyexpedient share on social
There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism. Jonathan Mayhew aimdisguisepatriotism Change image and share on social
Common tyrants, and public oppressors, are not intitled to obedience from their subjects, by virtue of any thing here laid down by the inspired apostle. Jonathan Mayhew apostlecommoninspire Change image and share on social
It would be stupid tameness, and unaccountable folly, for whole nations to suffer one unreasonable, ambitious and cruel man, to wanton and riot in their misery. Jonathan Mayhew ambitiouscruelfolly Change image and share on social
According to this way of arguing, there will be no true principles in the world; for there are none but what may be wrested and perverted to serve bad purposes, either through the weakness or wickedness of men. Jonathan Mayhew arguebadman share on social
