“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.”
Quote by Jonathan Mayhew
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A Discourse Concerning Unlimited Submission and Non-resistance to the Higher Powers: With Some Reflections on the Resistance Made to King Charles I, and on the Anniversary of His Death: in which the Mysterious Doctrine of the Princes' Saintship and Martyrdom is Unriddled: the Substance of which was Delivered in a Sermon Preached in the West Meeting-house in Boston the Lord's-day After the 30th of January, 1749/50...
The book delves into philosophical and religious themes, discussing the principles of submission and resistance in the context of political and religious authority. It includes a sermon delivered in Boston, addressing the anniversary of King Charles I's death and the mystery surrounding the princes' sainthood. more
Author
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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