The Process of American History: Early AmericaPaul W. Glad |
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... authority as a magistrate ( or chief executive ) of the colony . Winthrop believed that human liberty derived ultimately from man's covenant with God and from all subsequent " covenants and constitutions , amongst men themselves . " In ...
... authority as a magistrate ( or chief executive ) of the colony . Winthrop believed that human liberty derived ultimately from man's covenant with God and from all subsequent " covenants and constitutions , amongst men themselves . " In ...
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... authority , but will murmur , and oppose , and be always striving to shake off that yoke ; but if you will be satisfied to enjoy such civil and lawful liberties , such as Christ allows you , then will you quietly and cheerfully submit ...
... authority , but will murmur , and oppose , and be always striving to shake off that yoke ; but if you will be satisfied to enjoy such civil and lawful liberties , such as Christ allows you , then will you quietly and cheerfully submit ...
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... authority was insuffi- cient . The " due form of government " which Winthrop believed the special commission called for could originate only from a covenant between the set- tlers and the men who were to rule them . Hence the ...
... authority was insuffi- cient . The " due form of government " which Winthrop believed the special commission called for could originate only from a covenant between the set- tlers and the men who were to rule them . Hence the ...
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