The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1833-12-04


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Quest. l-How is the authority Of the
Emperor to be considered in reference
to the spirit of Christianity
Ans.-As proceeding Immediately from
God.
Quest. 2. How is this substantiated
by the nature Of things 7
Ans.-I is by the will of God that men
live in society hence the various rela-
tions which constitute society, which, for
its more complete security, is divided in
to parts called nations ; the government
Of which is intrusted to prince, king or
emperor. or, in other words, to a su-
preme ruler We see, then, that as man
exists in conformity TO the will Of God,
society enamates from the same divine
will, and more especially the supreme
power and authority of our lord and mas
ter the Gar.
Quest. 3.-Wh at duties does religion
teach us the humble subjects of His Ma
jesty the Emperor of Russia, to practise
towards him
Worship, obedience fidelity. the
payment Of taxes, service, love and pray.
er, the whole being comprised in the
words worship and fidelity.
Quest.4.-Wherein does this worshi o
consist, and how should it be manifest.
ed
Ans.-By the most unqualified rever.
ence in words, gestures, demeanor,
thoughts, and actions.
Quest. 5.-What kind Of obedience
do we owe him 7
Ans.--An entire passive, and unbouu.
ded obedience in every poia, of view,
Quest. Gin what consists the fideI-
isy we owe to the Emperor ,
Ans.--ln executing his commands
most vigorously, without examination--
IN performing the duties he requires
from us and in doing every thing willing
~ without murmuring.
Quest. 7.-IsU obligatory on us to
pay taxes to our gracious Sovereign the
Emperor I
Ans. 1t is incumbent on us to pay
every tax in compliance with his su.
preme commands, both as to the amour,
and when due.
Quest Sis the service of His Maj
esty the Emperor obligatory on us
Ans.-Absolutely so we should, il
required, sacrifice ourselves in compli.
ande with his will, both in a civil and
military capacity, and in whatever man.
mes he deems expedient.
Quest. 9.--What benevolent senti.
ments and love are due to the Emperor !
Ans We should manifest our good
will and affection, according to our
station, in endeavourlng to promote the
prosperity Of our native land Russia
tnot Poland as well as that Of the Em.
peror our father, and Of his august fam.
lily.
Quest. 1O.-Is it incumbent on us tc
pray for the Emperor, and for Russia oul
countryi
Ans.-Both publicly and privately,
beseeching the Almighty to grant the
Emperor health. integrity, happiness
and security. The same is applicable I,
the country, which constitutes an indi
visible part of the Emperor.
Quest. II.--wha, principles arc i,
opposition TO these duties +!
Ans.--Irreverence, disobedience. in
fidelity, malevolence, treason, mutinv
and revolt.
Quest. l2.-How are irreverence ant
inhdelity to the Emperor to be consid
cred in reference to God 7
Ans.-As the most heinous sin--,hs
most frighiful cnminality. u,
Quest. i3.--Does religion then forbid
ne to rebel and overthrow the Govern.
ment Of the Emperor,