“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 it follows that as soon as the prince sets himself above the law, he loses the king in the tyrant. He does, to all intents and purposes, un-king himself.”
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Jonathan Mayhew
Jonathan Mayhew was a significant figure in the American Revolution, serving as a prominent minister and a leader in the colonial resistance against British rule. His sermons and writings were pivotal in shaping public opinion and mobilizing support for the revolutionary cause. more
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