Page 34 - 15 The Bible and the French Revolution

uphold the throne, preserve the nobles, and

maintain the laws, that the sword of

persecution was first unsheathed in

France.”—Wylie, b. 13, ch. 4.

Little did the rulers of the land foresee the

results of that fateful policy. The teaching of

the Bible would have implanted in the minds

and hearts of the people those principles of

justice, temperance, truth, equity, and

benevolence which are the very cornerstone

of a nation's prosperity. “Righteousness

exalteth a nation.” Thereby “the throne is

established.” Proverbs 14:34; 16:12. “The

work of righteousness shall be peace;” and

the effect, “quietness and assurance forever.”

Isaiah 32:17. He who obeys the divine law

will most truly respect and obey the laws of

his country. He who fears God will honor the

king in the exercise of all just and legitimate