Words for the People: In Three Parts. Part I. Civil Government. Part II. Government of the United States. Part III. Social Duties |
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... present time , a neglect to which may be clearly traceable as a principal cause , the downfall of every nation that has risen , flourished for a season , and declined . 30. In our own country , more perhaps than in any other known to ...
... present time , a neglect to which may be clearly traceable as a principal cause , the downfall of every nation that has risen , flourished for a season , and declined . 30. In our own country , more perhaps than in any other known to ...
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... present . That the right , the divine right , to in- stitute government is to be found some- where in society , can not , reasonably , be doubted . So important a provision for the wellbeing of mankind , it is certainly , not reasonable ...
... present . That the right , the divine right , to in- stitute government is to be found some- where in society , can not , reasonably , be doubted . So important a provision for the wellbeing of mankind , it is certainly , not reasonable ...
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... present time , being so occupied apparently with the considera- tion of the rights of individuals , over- looking their obligations , as not to per- ceive the superior and paramount claims to consideration of the family interest in the ...
... present time , being so occupied apparently with the considera- tion of the rights of individuals , over- looking their obligations , as not to per- ceive the superior and paramount claims to consideration of the family interest in the ...
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... present no claim . 68. There is so much of human hap- piness involved in the maintenance , un- disturbed , of civil government , that its powers should not be questioned , or re- sisted , except in the most extreme and aggravated cases ...
... present no claim . 68. There is so much of human hap- piness involved in the maintenance , un- disturbed , of civil government , that its powers should not be questioned , or re- sisted , except in the most extreme and aggravated cases ...
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... present great revolt in our country , because , not perpetrated against the government of the country only , but against humanity , and against God . 79. The functions of civil government , simple at first , become more numerous and ...
... present great revolt in our country , because , not perpetrated against the government of the country only , but against humanity , and against God . 79. The functions of civil government , simple at first , become more numerous and ...
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Page 141 - Sensible of this momentous truth, you have improved upon your first essay, by the adoption of a Constitution of Government, better calculated than your former for an intimate Union, and for the efficacious management of your common concerns.
Page 141 - ... at home, your peace abroad; of your safety; of your prosperity; of that very liberty which you so highly prize. But as it is easy to foresee, that from different causes and from different quarters, much pains will be taken...
Page 42 - Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the LORD'S sake, whether it be to the King as supreme, or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers, and for the praise of them that do well.
Page 140 - Liberty itself will find in such a government, with powers properly distributed and adjusted, its surest guardian. It is, indeed, little else than a name where the government is too feeble to withstand the...
Page 263 - I must work the work of him that sent me, while it is day, for the night cometh when no man can work.
Page 3 - I have lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth, that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without His notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without His aid ? We have been assured, 'sir, in the sacred writings, that, 'except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it.
Page 149 - The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government. But the Constitution which at any time exists, till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole people, is sacredly obligatory upon all.
Page 141 - To the efficacy and permanency of your union a government for the whole is indispensable. No alliances, however strict, between the parts can be an adequate substitute; they must inevitably experience the infractions and interruptions which all alliances in all times have experienced.
Page 272 - The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. 15 Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken.
Page 42 - Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work...