Good Rulers the Fathers of Their People, and the Marks of Honour Due to Them: A Sermon Preach'd at Boston in the Audience of His Excellency William Sh

Focusing on the significance of leadership, this sermon emphasizes the qualities of good rulers as essential for the welfare of their people. Delivered in Boston during the election of His Majesty's Council, it reflects on the responsibilities and honors due to leaders, highlighting the moral and civic virtues necessary for governance. The context of 18th-century Massachusetts and the political climate enhances its message about the relationship between authority and the common good, making it a poignant commentary on leadership in a colonial setting.