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... believed that somewhere in 1 Mass . Historical Society Collections , Third Series , Vol . 9 , p . 134 . 2 New Haven Records , I , 12 ( 1639 ) . 4 the Scriptures there must be a rule of public POLITICAL THEORY OF THE COLONISTS 3 ...
... believed that somewhere in 1 Mass . Historical Society Collections , Third Series , Vol . 9 , p . 134 . 2 New Haven Records , I , 12 ( 1639 ) . 4 the Scriptures there must be a rule of public POLITICAL THEORY OF THE COLONISTS 3 ...
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... believed that they had discovered and were applying this rule in the development of their political institu- tions . The particular part of the Bible upon which they relied for this purpose was the Old Testament , with its frequent ...
... believed that they had discovered and were applying this rule in the development of their political institu- tions . The particular part of the Bible upon which they relied for this purpose was the Old Testament , with its frequent ...
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... believed that the church is not formed by action of the state , or by virtue of apostolic suc- cession , but is merely a number of believers under a covenant with God . Although the New England · Puritans were not all Separatists while ...
... believed that the church is not formed by action of the state , or by virtue of apostolic suc- cession , but is merely a number of believers under a covenant with God . Although the New England · Puritans were not all Separatists while ...
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... believed , then , in a pre - govern- mental state of nature . In this condition no man is subject to another , but each protects and defends himself is perfectly free and independent . In the state of nature , moreover , all men are ...
... believed , then , in a pre - govern- mental state of nature . In this condition no man is subject to another , but each protects and defends himself is perfectly free and independent . In the state of nature , moreover , all men are ...
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... believed that government was something too sacred to be touched . History and philosophy were therefore drawn upon , to support the justice of resistance to government in extreme cases . All of the Patriot leaders defended the right of ...
... believed that government was something too sacred to be touched . History and philosophy were therefore drawn upon , to support the justice of resistance to government in extreme cases . All of the Patriot leaders defended the right of ...
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Page 17 - God, and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation, and furtherance of the ends aforesaid, and by virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony ; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Page 17 - King, defender of the faith, &c., having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith and honor of our King and country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do, by these presents, solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God and one another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil body politic, for our better ordering and preservation, and furtherance of the ends aforesaid...
Page 78 - ... that the legislative, executive and judiciary powers ought to be kept as separate from, and independent of each other as the nature of a free government will admit; or as is consistent with that chain of connection, that binds the whole fabric of the constitution in one indissoluble bond of unity and amity.
Page 59 - That government is, or ought to be instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security of the people, nation, or community...
Page 145 - Neither aiming at originality of principle or sentiment, nor yet copied from any particular and previous writing, it was intended to be an expression of the American mind, and to give to that expression the proper tone and spirit called for by the occasion.
Page 183 - The duties of all public officers are, or, at least, admit of being made, so plain and simple, that men of intelligence may readily qualify themselves for their performance...
Page 220 - They meant to set up a standard maxim for free society which should be familiar to all, and revered by all; constantly looked to, constantly labored for, and even though never perfectly attained, constantly approximated, and thereby constantly spreading and deepening its influence and augmenting the happiness and value of life to all people of all colors everywhere.
Page 148 - What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time, with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Page 153 - That after the year 1800 of the Christian era there shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in any of the said States otherwise than in punishment of crimes, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted to have been personally guilty.
Page 164 - Every one, by his property, or by his satisfactory situation, is interested in the support of law and order. And such men may safely and advantageously reserve to themselves a wholesome control over their public affairs, and a degree of freedom, which, in the hands of the canaille of the cities of Europe, would be instantly perverted to the demolition and destruction of everything public and private.