The only reason of the institution of civil government; and the only rational ground of submission to it, is the common safety and utility. Jonathan Mayhew civilcommongovernment Change image and share on social
Not to discontinue our allegiance, in this case, would be to join with the sovereign in promoting the slavery and misery of that society, the welfare of which, we ourselves, as well as our sovereign, are indispensably obliged to secure and promote, as far as in us lies. Jonathan Mayhew allegiancecasediscontinue share on social
Till people find themselves greatly abused and oppressed by their governors, they are not apt to complain; and whenever they do, in fact, find themselves thus abused and oppressed, they must be stupid not to complain. Jonathan Mayhew abuseaptcomplain share on social
I now add, farther, that the apostle's argument is so far from proving it to be the duty of people to obey, and submit to, such rulers as act in contradiction to the public good, and so to the design of their office, that it proves the direct contrary. Jonathan Mayhew actaddapostle share on social
Let us prize our freedom; but not use our liberty for a cloak of maliciousness. Jonathan Mayhew cloakfreedomliberty Change image and share on social
But let us remember, at the same time, government is sacred, and not to be trifled with. Jonathan Mayhew governmentremembersacred Change image and share on social
There are men who strike at liberty under the term licentiousness. Jonathan Mayhew libertylicentiousnessman Change image and share on social
All civil rulers, as such, are the ordinance and ministers of God; and they are all, by the nature of their office, and in their respective spheres and stations, bound to consult the public welfare. Jonathan Mayhew bindcivilconsult Change image and share on social
Let us all learn to be free, and to be loyal. Jonathan Mayhew freelearnloyal Change image and share on social
