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I. THE NECESSITY OF THE RULER.

1. In the world.

2. In the Church.

II. THE FUNCTIONS OF THE RULER

1. To maintain order.

2. Protect liberty.

3. Secure the common weal.

III. THE DUTY OF THE RULER. Diligence, implying —

1. Self-sacrifice.

2. Attention to all.

(J. Lyth, D.D.)

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KJV: Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith;

WEB: Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;