Rufus King Professions : Former United States Senator Born : March 24, 1755 Died : April 29, 1827 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by Rufus King The most numerous objects of legislation belong to the States. Those of the National Legislature [are] but few. Rufus King legislature legislation states This is the law of God by which He makes His way known to man and is paramount to all human control. Rufus King law men way The law established by the Creator, which has existed from the beginning, extends over the whole globe, is everywhere and at all times binding upon mankind. Rufus King all-time mankind law In our laws...by the oath which they prescribe, we appeal to the Supreme Being so to deal with us hereafter as we observe the obligation of our oaths. The Pagan world...are without the mighty influence of this principle which is proclaimed in the Christian system. Rufus King principles christian law I never liked the Hierarchy of the Church-an equality in the teacher of Religion, and a dependence on the people, are republican sentiments-but if the Clergy combine, they will have their influence on Government Rufus King government teacher people Similar Authors Al D'Amato former-united-states-senator Birch Bayh former-united-states-senator Byron Dorgan former-united-states-senator Brien McMahon former-united-states-senator Arlen Specter former-united-states-senator Boies Penrose former-united-states-senator All Authors