Essays on the Following Interesting Subjects: Viz. I. Government. II. Revolutions. III. The British Constitution. IV. Kingly Government. V. Parliamentary Representation & Reform. VI. Liberty and Equality. VII. Taxation. And, VII. The Present War, & the Stagnation of Credit as Connected with it |
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... rulers . In this manner was the government of the United Provinces erected ; and , more lately , that of the American States . But we have no reason to think that in all fuch cafes the fame form of government was fixed upon . Some ...
... rulers . In this manner was the government of the United Provinces erected ; and , more lately , that of the American States . But we have no reason to think that in all fuch cafes the fame form of government was fixed upon . Some ...
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... rulers and people : and that such a compact , either exprefs or implicit , fubfifts wherever there is a lawful government . Now , it is plain to eve- ry rational understanding , that neither party has a right to break or diffolve any ...
... rulers and people : and that such a compact , either exprefs or implicit , fubfifts wherever there is a lawful government . Now , it is plain to eve- ry rational understanding , that neither party has a right to break or diffolve any ...
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... rulers for the people's good . But , as the people are not flaves to their rulers , fo nei- ther are rulers flaves to the people . They ferve by con- tract : and surely they may be allowed the rights of a common hired fervant . If a ...
... rulers for the people's good . But , as the people are not flaves to their rulers , fo nei- ther are rulers flaves to the people . They ferve by con- tract : and surely they may be allowed the rights of a common hired fervant . If a ...
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... rulers are " not a terror to good works , but to the evil . Wilt " thou then not be afraid of the power ? do that which " is good , and thou shalt have praise of the fame . For " he is the minifter of God to thee for good . But if ...
... rulers are " not a terror to good works , but to the evil . Wilt " thou then not be afraid of the power ? do that which " is good , and thou shalt have praise of the fame . For " he is the minifter of God to thee for good . But if ...
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... rulers or fel- low , fubjects , whereby God was openly dishonoured . They refufed , at the hazard of their lives , and of what was dearer than their lives , to obey their civil fuperiors in things that were contrary to the divine law ...
... rulers or fel- low , fubjects , whereby God was openly dishonoured . They refufed , at the hazard of their lives , and of what was dearer than their lives , to obey their civil fuperiors in things that were contrary to the divine law ...
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Page 4 - For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power ? Do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same : for he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he bcareth not the sword in vain : for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience
Page 5 - Submit yourfelves to every ordinance of man " for the Lord's fake : whether it be to the King " as fupreme ; or unto Governors, as unto them " that are fent by him for the punifhment of evil " doers, and for the praife of them that do well.
Page 5 - For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men : as free, and not using your liberty for a cloak of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
Page 3 - And seek the peace of the city whither I have caused you to be carried away captives, and pray unto the LORD for it: for in the peace thereof shall ye have peace.
Page 4 - I exhort, therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; for kings and all that are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Page 4 - Do that which is good, and thou " (halt have praife of the fame ; for he is the " minifter of God to thee for good. But if " thou do that which is evil, be afraid ; for he " beareth not the fword in vain : for he is the " minifter of God, a revenger to execute wrath
Page 4 - • be fubject: unto the higher powers, for there is no лл power but of God : the powers that be are ordained " of God. Whofoever therefore refifteth the power, " refifteth the ordinance of God : and they that refift " fhall receive to themfelves damnation.
Page 71 - Convention decree, in the name of the French nation, that they will grant fraternity and assistance to all those people who wish to procure liberty ; and they charge the executive power to send orders to the generals to give assistance to such people, and to defend citizens who have suffered and are now suffering in the cause of liberty.
Page 4 - I exhort, therefore, that, firft of all, " fupplications, prayers, intercefilons, and giving " of thanks, be made for ALL MEN-, for kings, " and for all that are in authority, that we may " lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godlinefs " and honefty- For this is good and acceptable " in the fight of God our Saviour; who will <c have ALL MEN to be faved, and to come to the