On From this subject we may learn the responsibility of electors. They possess a great privilege. It is no small boon to possess the elective franchise; but if it is a great privilege it is connected with a cor¬ responding responsibility. When persons have the privilege of choosing their own rulers, they are answerable for the character of the men chosen. If they are weak and wicked the government will be an unjust, unrighteous government and the country will suffer; but where does the responsibility lie? Of course it lies at the door of the electors. We have seen what the character of rulers ought to be. They are to be pious men, just men, men of truth, men who obey the law, men who are benevolent, men who set a good example to others, men who choose proper subordinates. Such persons then electors are bound to choose. When they do not, they act contrary to the command of God , they do what will destroy the happiness and prosperity of their country. Bad rulers have ever proved a curse to the people and to the nation. Of this we have an example in the case of the wicked kings in Israel and . What evils did Jeroboam and Ahab bring upon their country. But on the other hand, good rulers have ever proved a blessing to their country. Such were Moses, Joash, David, Johoshaphat, Hezekiah, Josiah and others both in ancient and in modern times. How great then is the responsibility of electors. They have much in their power. Let them see that they do what will promote the good of their country, without respect a 257