The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1843-10-05

government is better than none. | am
perfectly convinced that the worst govern
ment that ever existed, is infinitely better
than no government at all. Indeed,
have no need Of passing the boundaries o
my own town to see the practical work
ing of this no government scheme. Idle.
ness pauperism, concubinGge and adultery
are the fruits of few months race. !
this be the beginning, what would be the
end?
2. The A postle, speaking of certain
characters, who are to be reserved to the
day of Judgment TO be punished, says =
But chiefly them that walk after the
flesh in the Ius. of unc eanness, and de.
spjse government PresumptuouS are they
sefwIIed; they are not afraid to speak
evil of dignties. - Pei H. 10. Can
the same be s>id of those who
"despise" adultery, murder, slavery SC.
If it can, then indeed, will admit all
these 10 be right. But until this can be
shown, must maintain that there is a
vast difference between such things, and
human government.
8. We are required to thank God for
rulers, aud TO pray for them. I" | eXhort
therefore, that, first Of all, supplications,
prayers .intercesSlons,a and giving of thanks,
be made for all men: for kings, and for
all that are in authority; that we may
lead quiet and peaceabIe life in ali god
iiness and honesty."-l Tim IL. |, o
What, thank God for The organic ,ion
and perpetuiy oil salan's kingdom! Thank
God that the devil has succeeded in SET
ting up kings" and governors, contrary
TO the will! and pleasure Of the Almighty !!
"Pray" for them, not that they may be
converted, for the moment this was done
they could no longer be in "authorty,"
according to brethren Peck and Ever!s;
but, that we may lead quiet and peacea.
ole life, i. e. not suffer SO much persecu-
lion, pray that they may be just as near
saints as possible, and yet maintain their
allegiance TO the devil! Is this forced
construction? Certainty NOT for with
,hcse brethren a christian King or ruler
is a SoIecism. According to this hreih-
rem, the A postIe could not mean what be
doubtless does mean, to pray that kings
aud rulers should be pious men, men
fearing God s. working RIG hteou.ness,"
because no such men have right 10 gov,
ern
4. The Bible requires US to pay taxes
IS a matter of right aud not Of oppression,
" For, Tor this cause pay We tribute also;
for they are Gods ministers, attending
continually open this very thing. Rem
der therefore 10 all their dues tribute
TO whom tribute is due; custom 10 whom
custom; fear to whom fear; honor to
whom honor."--Rom, nijj 6, T. Here
the right Of civil rulers to receive just
compensation for their time and labor is
as perfectly recognized, as is that of
minister who spends his time for the spr,
iual good Of others See Cor. tx. LA.
fad my sheet foil, and hence will
close by trying to put the subject in such
a shape as will not require a lengthy"
reply. | think the following points will
cover the whole ground: .-...
/. Show that civil rulers are not Gods
minister's, as Paul seems to affirm.
3. Show the consistency Of thanking
God that satans servants are IN authority
as "kings and governors
3. Show the consistency Of praying for
kings and all in authority" unless it be
that hey may be Christians, ruling in the
fear Of God
A. Show that the precepts and exam
pies Of Christ allow one of his followers
to Se civil magistrate and not an0tAer.
Very respectfully yours,
AARON Angler.
HardwcL, Sept l6, 1913.