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Letter to Editor
June 26, 1746
The Virginia Gazette
Richmond, Williamsburg, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
A Protestant letter uses biblical examples from 1 and 2 Samuel to argue against absolute passive obedience and hereditary succession, questioning why any Protestant would desire a Popish king like the Pretender over the lawful King George, whom the author prays for.
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OBSERVATIONS.
G of Israel. 1 Sam. 10. 1.
O D Almighty appointed Saul to be the first King His Subjects peremptorily contradict him. Chap. 14, v. 45, and are not blamed for so doing.
The King did swear Wrong should be done, v. 44; but the People would not Suffer it to be done, v.45; which is an early Instance against passive Obedience.
After Saul's Death, the Men of Judah made David King over the House of Judah, 2 Sam. 2. 4. and all the Elders of Israel made David King over Israel, Chap. 5. v. 3. notwithstanding Saul had left lawful Heirs; which is an early Instance against hereditary Succession to the Crown, when 'tis against the Good of the People to permit it.
What then can incite a Protestant, to desire to have a Popish King to reign over him? It cannot be Conscience; it must be stupid Infatuation.
Let them pretend what they will, I am sure no Christian Protestant can wish Success to the Pretender, against our lawful Sovereign Lord King GEORGE, whom may our merciful God protect and bless with long Life, and universal Success over his Enemies, is the unfeigned Prayer of his loyal Subject and faithful Servant.
A PROTESTANT.
G of Israel. 1 Sam. 10. 1.
O D Almighty appointed Saul to be the first King His Subjects peremptorily contradict him. Chap. 14, v. 45, and are not blamed for so doing.
The King did swear Wrong should be done, v. 44; but the People would not Suffer it to be done, v.45; which is an early Instance against passive Obedience.
After Saul's Death, the Men of Judah made David King over the House of Judah, 2 Sam. 2. 4. and all the Elders of Israel made David King over Israel, Chap. 5. v. 3. notwithstanding Saul had left lawful Heirs; which is an early Instance against hereditary Succession to the Crown, when 'tis against the Good of the People to permit it.
What then can incite a Protestant, to desire to have a Popish King to reign over him? It cannot be Conscience; it must be stupid Infatuation.
Let them pretend what they will, I am sure no Christian Protestant can wish Success to the Pretender, against our lawful Sovereign Lord King GEORGE, whom may our merciful God protect and bless with long Life, and universal Success over his Enemies, is the unfeigned Prayer of his loyal Subject and faithful Servant.
A PROTESTANT.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
Religious
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Religion
Constitutional Rights
What keywords are associated?
Passive Obedience
Hereditary Succession
Popish King
Pretender
King George
Protestant Loyalty
Biblical Precedent
What entities or persons were involved?
A Protestant.
Letter to Editor Details
Author
A Protestant.
Main Argument
biblical precedents from samuel demonstrate that subjects may contradict kings without blame and that hereditary succession is not absolute if against the people's good; thus, no protestant should support the popish pretender over king george.
Notable Details
References 1 Sam. 10.1, 14.44 45
References 2 Sam. 2.4, 5.3
Prayer For King George's Protection And Success