It is written indeed, Thou shalt not speak evil of the ruler of thy people ; but if he be a wicked ruler, that oppresses the people, especially the poor people, robbing them of the little they have and making a prey of them, whatever we may call him, this scripture calls him a roaring lion and a ranging bear . 1. In respect of his character. He is brutish, barbarous, and blood-thirsty; he is rathe...