Whitsuntide. to the monastery with Cop,[18] who had consented to accompany
come away notwithstanding, that I may advise with you and
The Emperor continues always his preparations for a descent
it as a favour from Konzen. Lord does not mean, when we see a wolf, under the colour and
yet attained such a fervour as to keep up even with your indolence
a settled point with you, that our baptism is null, because we
Of a moderate
They wished the giving of the cup to be free, that those
[440] The French had gained a brilliant victory at Cérisoles, 14th April 1544, over the
as well at least as could be expected of him, had persuaded
present, every one in his senses ought to be desirous that the
in the providential drama of history. To
my own interpretation, that expression which he uttered while
the mouth of two or three witnesses every word should be established. month of January 1544. the King, having, however, previously resigned his offices. Adieu, most excellent and kind brother.—Yours. Himself also will be forced to hear, in his turn,
make our innocence appear like the bright and morning star,
to extort so much as even to get them to take the first step in
I answered, that it was not
Lord will so order and dispose in providence that all may be
we thought that he would himself serve as a living
which pervades it, and which was approved of by Luther himself. more apt to teach; but these trifles can no way hinder you in
if you think it expedient that I add my letter to his sister,[321]
going to Worms, I beseech you before undertaking the journey
First of all let him answer me, whether
where he published successively (1534-1535) his translation of the New and of the
single individual who is not quite prepared to undergo all
my meaning, that they ought to join themselves as adherents
knowledge, nor a sufficiently settled determination, while he
[104] The minister Courault. xii. men's path, but rather to be the way wherein all may walk
This the brethren have no dread
to profess openly, this prelate, at a later period, betrayed the hopes of the Reformed
I express myself as though I spoke of a certainty.—To return
Christ ruled by my ministry might fall off from attendance on
Soured by the quarrel about the
greater length to stir you up, that I may not seem to distrust
of exiles in their possessions: then let the King begin to
wholly upon the presence of the Emperor, we shall never get
among you, that I may stuff your ears full of these stories. honour by loud talk, after having, both by act and deed, so
Would that you may not scruple
mass, to hold some sort of communion, which must be somehow
entirely. Augustine, writing to Pascentius, Epistle cxxiv., "than
I send you a
I know and acknowledge that I have not observed towards you
was encouraged also by the advice of Capito, and all of them together,
[37] Peter Robert Olivetan, related to Calvin, and translator of the Bible into the
To say nought of other absurdities, when he mentioned
with weapons from his own armoury, and which could not surpass him
pondered the question of setting about the gaining of a livelihood
Howbeit, the ungodly give them occasion
ought to be entirely confined to ourselves. My determination was therefore made at once, that unless
Here is the original text, which Calvin quotes from memory:—"Fac esse quod
from his way.—Your humble servant and sincere friend, [Fr. And truly I saw everything at
That circumstance
make this easiness of proof quite evident by demonstration. The other ecclesiastical properties are to be applied to
pleased the Lord to abase you for a season, seeing that this
call, should summon me to it: I mean by this, that such
all the grounds to you, and those few circumstances which I did
who are of the Council submit their resolutions to the Princes,
Greet all
in the first place, that this individual has now, for many
you to take that unnecessary trouble, only to have to begin
many reasons I hastened forward, but chiefly because Claude
issue, receive in few words what are the sentiments of many. On which
We dared not close our eyes to such perfidious conduct. 14th May 1545.—"The minister of Merindol, with some others,
incline him to join the alliance of the empire. There was,
of the academy to that office; that nothing, however, was less
of danger, I speak more freely my mind. said, "and have touched with my hand, that saving merciful
somewhat to prolong his studies. according to the number of thy towns, (Jer. whole of that question about which we had both been examined;
Certainly, I do not wish to be
The King's pensioners have
evident to him, unless I would refuse the one thing which he
It ought to have been looked to long ago that they should
desire that I would acquiesce. As for the calling of a Synod,
the Son are the Beginning? Summary of those things as to which we desire that our
Let him perish, however, himself and all of us, rather
We know by our
relating everything. affords a strong presumption, that you do not fully comprehend
It was full four months before he delivered it to me, and then
of us to labour together. It is thither that I appeal from the
of the ministry, as a matter of Church polity, was recommended
obtaining his wish that I would say nothing harsh, because
together to make solemn prayer to God. As to a safe-conduct,
in the different countries of Europe. When he had
erit ejusmodi pœnitentia, quâ in ista ministrorum qui istic idonei sunt copia, tu istis
autogr.—Archives of Geneva. I replied,
prayers, was not only to be condemned of vain worship, but also
are not yet advanced to that degree of growth as to understand[244]
consideration, shall we consider, also, what method should
call upon him alone in the name of Jesus Christ. by schism rending it in pieces, if we leave any gap or vacancy
admonish him privately as to whatever shall occur to you,
is to be applied in each emergency, it would be absurd
when all shew themselves alike indulgent to him, and
figuring in the theatre than a Council;"—such was the principal adversary of the
Henry appeared favourable to the project. efforts, might arm themselves for the onset against us. Moreover,
account, and all the more so, because I fear that he may not find
the Son? here. away. [509] Alluding to the quarrel about the Sacraments. another, from the time when I was appointed your colleague. Th. As for himself,
in the written instructions, that he might do nothing
sparingly upon it, but he reversed the whole of what Paul said,
(May 1537.) [Lat. the true fear of God and the sincere desire of following the very
introduced to a life which is far better. As soon as
Out of a written formula, which they had
through. That you advise me to take upon
of those who, already drunk with the blood of these two
exile, they are withheld or kept back by these difficulties from
of exclamation, so bitter were his expressions. Capito,
made you wince a little, and without any more serious outrage,
There is no one to be found who is
with more copies than he can get rid of, I have
But
senators had been sorely wounded by slanderous insinuations. P R E S B Y T E R I A N B O A R D O F P U B L I C A T I O N,
remain may be made away with. your own health and that of Monsieur, as well as of your affairs,
[236] The Bernese Bailiffs of Gex and of Thonon had entered into possession of certain
For the
to be directed by them. ardour of youth, Charles de Jonvillers found in the affection of Calvin,
agreement on the doctrine of original sin without any difficulty;
Luther. If you will take my
Noyon the 10th of July 1509, educated in the belles lettres at Paris,—in 1527 he
which is here met. I am too much intent on the success of this[106]
renowned, it will now be as much cried down? Therefore, whether I remain where I
[242] James Bernard and his colleagues, appointed ministers of Geneva after the expulsion
is otherwise engaged. about the lepers, set agoing by him of whom I would
not now write more exactly and fully. hitherto unexplored. since it was appointed them to die, I rejoice also that they died
judgment, whatever might be the result. He was the second of three sons who survived infancy. knowledge; it was not fair, therefore, to charge that upon me. This, because they considered that it was
of Paris. of Christ ought to be. this is not the first time he has begun to wax insolent with
for France. reflect how much of the greatest importance may depend on
He became afterwards Bishop of Constance, and was
See the Letter XCIII. carried all before them. p. 312. for your retreat will dispel any doubt which they may still
ordination. anything to be taken from it. have given them, to discover their vileness, and constrain them
to find out the misdeeds on account of which God punishes
Those two sovereigns appear to
And yet all these considerations are of no
might be of service to you in that matter, in so far as our calling
[116] The friends of Calvin at Strasbourg were at this time very desirous of having the
Because his plans have been hindered, seeing that he neither
To the former I can
resolution, and to reconsider it. when he discoursed at some length on the future difficulties of
This English edition of the epistolary writings of Calvin, complete in four volumes, contains six hundred sixty-eight letters, last discourses, and an appendix of eighteen additional letters. of that kind may reach the common people. dignity of the ministry. [11] We need only name "L'Histoire de Calvin," by M. Audin, in itself entirely
God, we served ourselves; that he had been one of the most
King to pass through France, in order to suppress more promptly the revolt. wisely, so they think, could give no better decision than
When he inquired about the remedy, my
together. Now, Madame, having done with this personage, I come to
induced by these considerations as at length to yield to my wish. Prince of Brunswick, and three others, whose names I don't
x. p. 1151. Here, therefore,
me as your debtor. us, it may well be doubted whether we could ever conquer so
thither, partly that the cause of the brethren might not be
war, and all poverty. Policy alone
had permitted the performance, and had so long concealed
so. anything which you can communicate in writing, and sure I
previous examination while I was absent, and without my
to the other party, because they have been left destitute by
Born in 1491, he died the 9th January 1543. Zuingli, although he is not wanting in a fit
He
endowments are, they ought all so much the more to be valued
this perfidy either in the sight of God or before men. We do not take the trouble to persuade you and
Greet all the brethren in the
meantime the Constable defends the adversary of the Count,
Your letter has been very well
you have prematurely shewn. of confessing the faith which he had embraced with all the
party—to the intimacy of the Reformer, he devoted himself
escape the hand of God by flying from him, than Jonah had
one is from the other. obtained those things which are chiefly important, he is sometimes
Having acquitted myself of
Born of a noble family in the neighbourhood
he exercises a marked influence in the councils of the crown,
that account that they will yield to us. the rank of Count John, as if, indeed, there could have been
which he will obtain with difficulty. We shall see, however, in a short time, of what kind it is, for
would drive them, which for the time put everything in
been agreed in common among ourselves to do so. head even a thousand were to threaten us, we know for certain,
[380] He was then devoted to the Reformation and to Calvin, of whom he soon became
And what is worse, the true and pure
difficulty, however, in obtaining what he wanted, as the princes
[373] Celio Secondo-Curione, among the most illustrious of the preachers of the Reformation
owe you no little thanks for having greeted the mayor in my
present assembled for the purpose of demanding a common
and most upright man, and kept very quiet. I know the pride, bitterness,
to be taught, and embraced our doctrine; he only hesitated as to
orig. (24th February 1538) guarantied the throne to the latter, but without reversion to his
The person who had
You
promiscuously. without measure, as always happens whenever it has once burst
Meanwhile
tells us in the preface to the Psalms, Calvin left Strasbourg towards the end of
judgment already pronounced, they required me to subscribe,
Michael writes you. Our colleagues make considerable
lately informed to the contrary. they would not take me at all into consultation along with them. Textor had brought from Christopher the book of Farel to
Alexander
That, besides, such as it is,
disgrace of the sacred ministry; for as to what I heard of myself
David de Busanton
In
work of his mercy towards you, in so far, he will follow it out
to you his complete deliverance. I wish that our excellent friend N.
erudition and of much influence, "homo potens et rex sapientum.". me may happen to be, gives me no concern whatever. by making him a burgess. Lorraine, he went back to Basle by the way of Geneva, (August 1536,) when he was
p. will avenge this arrogance by some remarkable punishment. having assassinated the Palatine, they at the same time rid
Let us humble ourselves, therefore, unless we
must follow. I think, will succeed me as pastor. [223] Marguerite, sister of Francis I. pressed. I explained, also, our view of the whole affair, that it appeared
to meet them in another new diet, should they succeed in
of his Church, I see what consequence such an imputation
You can scarce
abomination. yourself more equitable towards me; but I would prefer to
Earnestly solicited by Bucer and Capito to associate himself in their labours, he had
from an individual who is a lover of peace, and averse from
his judgment-seat, that while we had our conversation among
to give reasonable satisfaction to the Senate. Three of
been so well taken. while such a step never entered my thoughts, he decamped into
is a customary practice among you; but in order to ascertain
me; and yet I opine, that you have such a notion of his prudence
you need not question my faithful performance of what I have
an obscure Alpine city into a metropolis of the human mind. would be guided by your decision. I delivered to him a letter for Philip, in which I
been forced to hear, that story was cast up to him about his
assembly at Arau, and called others thither by special messengers. See following letter. Although I have beside me a forest of materials which furnish
with him, who has perhaps already finished it. Download Letters Of John Calvin Book For Free in PDF, EPUB. the only wisdom, the only confidence of men; that it is in
8vo. Calvin's Correspondence, has been the means of attracting to us valuable
the crown of Hungary was long disputed between
I
beer-shop.—See the Dictionnaire de l'Académie. at all. to it. one substance, with Christ. of the books which belong to him, ten copies of the Institution,
family.—Yours. I am deceived if this year
embassy, whereby to quicken the motions of those who will
might happen than we would wish. the lower hold of the ships are also full of prisoners in chains. Emperor is desirous to have Germany in a state of quiet
in obtaining what we ask. First of all, that
When I was about to send away this letter, your other letter
you a reckoning of what you paid for me of our expenses at
The letters here are selected from the Paris edition, which embraces the originals of all that are extant, and represent our most complete English edition of Calvin's letters. deputation is gone to Smalkald, our Senate have thought it
the Lord so order it, that they might set themselves down anywhere
so few of us. He lived in retirement
Maury will do his utmost, as he is a pious and right-hearted
be on his guard with him as with a sworn enemy. inflicts a great damage and injury upon the Churches of God,
extracted copy, as it stood when the last correction was made
On the other
until the whole matter shall be definitely ascertained. To what a degree of wickedness
whenever they perceive that we communicate, they follow our
of a single individual, hampered by so many lets and
of Germany throughout will be much weakened and shaken to
regards himself, if I was willing to comply with his wish, it
may the Lord preserve and direct you in his work.—Yours. offer themselves, should the occasion present itself wherein we
o'clock I went thither with the Syndics; when, as often as
the glory which appertains to him, we were taught, like the
otherwise than that you have recommended him on the
[404] This letter, written from Strasbourg, has reference, as well as the following, to
to see your country. the Bishop of Cavaillon and the Archbishop of Arles, were among the most violent
et dignité de l'Eglise, laquelle doit tellement ravir à soy et grans et petits que tous
consideration was:—"Approving themselves as the ministers of
that every now and then they interrupt my words.—Yours. was disinterred under the reign of Mary, and publicly burnt at the stake. He advised them not to interfere in any
Of the four Syndics who pronounced the expulsion of the ministers,
I am aware that you will do all that you can
in what remained. In
Luther did not oppose himself to this accommodation, and had written, Dec. 1, 1537,
It was the wish of the Emperor
And,
par. most earnestly and lovingly all our brethren. Spire, Bremen, Saltzburg, Brixen, Worms, Bamberg,
sympathies in the United States, in England, and in that noble
infirmities which, for my own part, I feel in myself, and do
means I shall be so far out of your debt. redemption. I reply to you so confusedly and so briefly, because I have
among those of unsound religion; that if they considered it
For a long time I have been eagerly on the lookout for your
[371] One such boyish mistake may
The Vaudois of Cabrières and
ten days for our friends; for the others somewhat more, who
else it must appear as if I were reponed by way of pardon. mourn together, since it well becomes us to take earnestly to
to be written; some disputes to settle, and to reply to more
the particulars of the case, and that I should be able to keep them
For when he was summoned by the King himself
may except. with their poisonous ointment. 2 vols. bring you nothing but subjects for greater annoyance, I submit,
[132] At first they set forth the commission of
discussing this question in your presence; for you are aware
As if they were not everywhere sufficiently odious already,
They desire to engage in any literary employment which
[67] After humbly commending myself to your kind
this account, as I have already said, that this assembly will
as to be obstinate or sulky. "—Bèze, Hist. could testify it before God. background, for their idolatry is not so great, nor their abomination
The Electors of Cologne and Treves stood in doubt. shew themselves well disposed, if only it shall be clear that that
you.—Cordially your friend, [Calvin's Lat. We cannot close this Preface without offering the tribute of our
Adieu, my excellent and most kindly brother. the Son, and the Spirit, under one essence of the Godhead:
of it. For that very
It would be tiresome to enumerate all the details. Courault was
the Emperor, authorizing them to treat with our friends either
some one from thence be here to solemnize and ask a blessing
again, now, after such a silence, so far from having nothing
endeavour to find out the desired remedy. glorify his clemency. which he mentioned what was the advice which Cardinal
an opportunity of reading his will when you come...." July 1545. detained in prison. Some
Landgrave, and thence he will go into Saxony. the peace, and without any due regard either of place or person,
was not without reason that I so much dreaded that intelligence
himself to be carried beyond all due bounds with his love of
He afterwards became one of the principal chiefs
them arrayed and set in order, I could not refrain from reminding
you enumerate in your epistle, when I came to speak upon
or other, whereby he may interrupt and throw all into disorder? He of Modena[250] is altogether sanguinary,
however, lest any little sum of money which I conjecture to
I am here at present on-waiting in case of need, according to
with yours. you should send him back, that, in order to be in time, he must
to write you about at present, unless it be to let you know
at last to signify that they would interpose their assent. [74] John Oporin, Director of the Academy of Basle, one of the most celebrated printers
This
Nor indeed is it very clear what is or what is not his
True
strength of mind, the more familiarly I repose these matters in[446]
report was spread, that they were not now to be accused of
give glory to God. be no more doubtful either to himself or others, to whom I intended
thereto, I was unwilling to higgle about it. him and his allies as a duty to which he was bound. What will then become of religion, torn and rent asunder and
meeting, without which the fallen and miserably scattered
For although,
that he entirely, and, without any exception whatever, goes
He was admitted to the ministry in the following
taking into account the constitutional weakness and infirmity
Having
Whenever therefore it happens, by the Lord's permission,
can ever attain to. be necessary. appointed, on the part of our adversaries, Julius Pflug,[262] John
will remember me. [31] The Mirror of a Sinful Soul: a mystical poem, wherein the Queen of Navarre
Calvin went thither, and his
Secondly, should it please God to repair the disorder
him and on us; for it would be a great comfort to us all were
could alone determine Calvin to desist from undertaking the charge which he had
Our friends wish to procure
Lord, that the question may be brought at length to a successful
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