But let us remember, at the same time, government is sacred, and not to be trifled with.

— Jonathan Mayhew

It is blasphemy to call tyrants and oppressors, God’s ministers. They are more properly the messengers of Satan to buffet us. No rulers are properly God’s ministers, but such as are just, ruling in the fear of God

— Jonathan Mayhew

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

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

There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism.

— Jonathan Mayhew