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 Power
But let us remember, at the same time, government is sacred, and not to be trifled with. -Jonathan Mayhew Government
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 Government