# Xiii. Of The Office Of The Secular Authority.

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Source: Martyrs’ Mirror. Original heading: XIII. OF THE OFFICE OF THE SECULAR AUTHORITY.



We believe and confess that God has ordained
power and authority, and set them to punish the
evil, and protect the good, to govern the world,
and maintain countries and cities, with their subjects,
in good order and regulation; and that we, therefore,
may not despise, revile or resist the same, but must
acknowledge and honor them as the ministers of
God, and be subject and obedient unto them, yea,
ready for all good works, especially in that which
is not contrary to the law, will, and commandment
of God; also faithfully pay custom, tribute and taxes,
and to render unto them their dues, even also as the
Son of God taught and practiced, and commanded
his disciples to do; that we, moreover, must constantly
and earnestly pray to the Lord for them and
their welfare, and for the prosperity of the country,
that we may dwell under its protection, earn our
livelihood, and lead a quiet, peaceable life, with all
godliness and honesty; and, furthermore, that the
Lord would recompense unto them, here, and afterwards
in eternity, all benefits, liberty and favor
which we enjoy here under their praiseworthy administration.
Rom. 13:1–7; Tit. 3:1; 1 Pet. 2:17;
Matt. 22:21; 17:27; 1 Tim. 2:1.





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