But when we speak of the dominion of the Mediator as spiritual, it is necessary to guard against supposing that it can have no sort of connection with the world, or with things that are secular. Such an idea it is not at all our intention to convey . . . Because the dominion of Christ is spiritual in its nature, to conclude that everything connected with his kingdom must be spiritual also, and that nothing earthly or secular can have any relation to it, is an inference alike illogical in reasoning and unsupported by fact.

William Symington, Messiah the Prince, 42.

No government, however good in itself, can be expected to be successful, which is administered by a known profligate. It is wisely required that he that ruleth over men must be “just, ruling in the fear of the Lord.” It were unreasonable to expect principles to be acted upon, and laws to be obeyed, which are inculcated by persons who are themselves violating them every day.

William Symington, Messiah the Prince, 26.

The Savior of his people, and the conqueror of their foes, are not incompatible features.

William Symington, Messiah the Prince, 10.