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

Jonathan Mayhew

Act Add Apostle Argument Contradiction Contrary Design Direct Duty Far Farther Good Now Obey Office People Proves Proving Public Public Good Rulers Submit

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