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
There are others who aim at popularity under the disguise of patriotism.
But let us remember, at the same time, government is sacred, and not to be trifled with.
The only reason of the institution of civil government; and the only rational ground of submission to it, is the common safety and utility.
