People are not usually deprived of their liberties all at once, but gradually, by one encroachment after another, as it is found they are disposed to bear them. 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