All civil rulers, as such, are the ordinance and ministers of God; and they are all, by the nature of their office, and in their respective spheres and stations, bound to consult the public welfare Jonathan Mayhew More Quotes by Jonathan Mayhew More Quotes From Jonathan Mayhew The apostle enters upon his subject thus - Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers; for there is no power but of God: the powers that be, are ordained of God. Jonathan Mayhew higher soul power god It becomes us, therefore, to be contented, and dutiful subjects. Jonathan Mayhew therefore contented us subjects