XVI.
If the preservation of peace and propriety, be the proper end of all nationall government, and if beleeving fathers have a right to preserve their own freedome against an obtruded power; then is it necessary, that in all Christian associations, government be so constituted, that the subordi∣nate Fathers may be convinced of the lawfulness of the power and personall calling of their Ma∣gistrates.
But the preservation of peace and propriety is the proper end of all nation all government, and beleeving Fathers have a right to preserve their own freedome against an obtruded power.
Therefore it is necessary, that in all Christian associations, government be so constituted, that the subordinate Fathers may be convinced of the lawfulness of the power and personall calling of their Magistrates.