The only reason of the institution of civil government; and the only rational ground of submission to it, is the common safety and utility

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.

The only reason of the institution of civil government; and the only rational ground of submission to it, is the common safety and utility

There are men who strike at liberty under the term licentiousness

Let us all learn to be free, and to be loyal

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

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