The Magistrates Bear the Sword (2)

It has always been maintained in Reformed circles, that there can be no authority among men except it come from God. And very properly so. Our age is certainly not characterized by a clear understanding of the prin­ciples upon which authority is based, and in which all true obedience is rooted; and it is almost hopeless to defend in any sphere of life the fundamental truth, that must determine our whole conception in this matter, namely, that the powers that be are vested with an authority that...