To say that subjects in general are not proper judges (of the law) when their governors oppress them and play the tyrant, and when they defend their rights ...is as great a treason as ever a man uttered.
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 enjo… - Jonathan Mayhew
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 enjo…
- Jonathan Mayhew
To say that subjects in general are not proper judges (of the law) when their governors oppress them and play the tyrant, and when they defend their … - Jonathan Mayhew
To say that subjects in general are not proper judges (of the law) when their governors oppress them and play the tyrant, and when they defend their …
I now add, farther, that the apostles argument is so far from proving it to be the duty of people to obey, and submit to, such rulers as act in contr… - Jonathan Mayhew
I now add, farther, that the apostles argument is so far from proving it to be the duty of people to obey, and submit to, such rulers as act in contr…
Common tyrants, and public oppressors, are not intitled to obedience from their subjects, by virtue of any thing here laid down by the inspired apost… - Jonathan Mayhew
Common tyrants, and public oppressors, are not intitled to obedience from their subjects, by virtue of any thing here laid down by the inspired apost…
The king is as much bound by his oath not to infringe the legal rights of the people, as the people are bound to yield subjection to him. From whence… - Jonathan Mayhew
The king is as much bound by his oath not to infringe the legal rights of the people, as the people are bound to yield subjection to him. From whence…
There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism - Jonathan Mayhew
There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism
Till people find themselves greatly abused and oppressed by their governors, they are not apt to complain; and whenever they do, in fact, find themse… - Jonathan Mayhew
Till people find themselves greatly abused and oppressed by their governors, they are not apt to complain; and whenever they do, in fact, find themse…
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
The only reason of the institution of civil government; and the only rational ground of submission to it, is the common safety and utility
Tyranny brings ignorance and brutality with it. It degrades men from their just rank into the class of brutes; it damps their spirits; it suppresses … - Jonathan Mayhew
Tyranny brings ignorance and brutality with it. It degrades men from their just rank into the class of brutes; it damps their spirits; it suppresses …
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