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
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
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
It becomes us, therefore, to be contented, and dutiful subjects. Jonathan Mayhew contentdutifulsubject Change image and share on social
