I. * Rom. xiii. 1. 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. Ver. 2. Whosoever there- fore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God : and they that resist shalt receive to themselves damnation. Ver. 3. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. V¥ilt thou then not be afraic' of tlie power .' do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same : Ver. 4. For he is the rauiister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid : for he beareth not the sword in vain ; for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil. 1 Pet.ii. 1 3. Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake t whether it be to the king, as supreme ; V. 1 4. Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for th^unish- ment of evil-doers, and for the praise of them that d® well.