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INTRODUCTION |
xiii |
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THE LIFE OF CALVIN |
xv |
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LETTERS OF CALVIN |
3 |
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1/TO NICOLAS DUCHEMIN |
3 |
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Calvin at the University of Orleans – his early friendships – he is recalled to Noyon by the illness of his father. |
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2/TO FRANCIS DANIEL |
5 |
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Calvin's first work – Commentary on Seneca's Treatise De Clementia |
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3/TO CHRISTOPHER LIBERTET |
6 |
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Calvin in Basle – revision of the Bible of Robert Olivetan – treatise on the Immortality of the Soul. |
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4/TO FRANCIS DANIEL |
9 |
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Calvin in Geneva – translation into French of the Institutes – disputation of Lausanne – establishment of the doctrines of the Reformation in the Pays de Vaud. |
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5/TO LOUIS DU TILLET |
13 |
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Departure of Louis du Tillet from Geneva – regret of Calvin – controversy between the two friends regarding the character of the Church of Jesus Christ. |
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6/TO HENRY BULLINGER |
20 |
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State of the Church at Geneva – wish for the union of the Reformed Churches – mention of Luther. |
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7/TO WILLIAM FAREL |
23 |
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Farel called as minister to the Church of Neuchâtel – sad condition of the Church at Geneva – uncertainty of Calvin – Bucer's urgency to draw him to Strassburg. |
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8/TO FAREL |
28 |
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Death of Courault – Calvin's discouragement and trust in God – answers a question of Saunier regarding the Supper – the faithful at Geneva exhorted not to separate from the new preachers – affectionate advice given to Farel. |
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9/TO FAREL |
34 |
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Second edition of the Institutes – death of Robert Olivetan – state of religion in Germany – first lectures of Calvin at Strassburg. |
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10/TO FAREL |
37 |
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Impressions of Calvin on his recall to Geneva – rigorous application of discipline in his church – news of Germany, of France, and of England. |
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11/TO PETER VIRET |
41 |
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Excuses for his silence – sad news from France – repugnance of Calvin to return to Geneva – his comparative estimate of Capito, Zwingli, Luther and Œcolampadius. |
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12/TO FAREL |
44 |
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Prepares to depart for Geneva – self-denial of Calvin – absolute submission to the will of God. |
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13/TO FAREL |
47 |
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Details of the death of the first Syndic, Amy Porral. |
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14/TO LUTHER |
52 |
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Calvin submits to Luther several of his writings of which he desires to obtain his approval |
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15/TO MELANCHTHON |
55 |
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He complains of Luther's tyranny, and affectionately exhorts Melanchthon to manifest greater decision and firmness. |
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16/TO MONSIEUR DE FALAIS |
58 |
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Exhortation to glorify God amid poverty and persecution. |
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17/TO JOHN FRELLON |
61 |
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Rupture of the relations between Calvin and Servetus. |
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18/TO FAREL |
63 |
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Reply to various questions – threat against Servetus – imprisonment of one of the leaders of the Libertines. |
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19/TO VIRET |
67 |
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Calvin invites his friend to Geneva after the death of his wife. |
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20/TO FAREL |
68 |
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False report of Calvin's death – proposition (query) by the wife of Amy Perrin – calumnious accusation against Idelette de Bure – journey of Farel to Geneva |
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21/TO THE PROTECTOR SOMERSET |
71 |
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Duties imposed on the Protector by the high office which he holds – plan of a complete reformation in England – preaching of the pure Word of God – rooting out of abuses – correction of vices and scandalous offences. |
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22/TO VIRET |
92 |
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Death of Idelette de Bure, the wife of Calvin |
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23/TO FAREL |
94 |
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Further details regarding the death of Idelette de Bure. |
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24/TO MADAME DE CANY |
96 |
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Account of the instructive death of Madame Laurent de Normandie. |
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25/TO THE PROTECTOR SOMERSET |
102 |
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Congratulations on the royal favour shown to the Duke of Somerset – use to be made of his influence for spreading the Gospel in England. |
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26/TO WILLIAM RABOT |
107 |
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Exhortation to the study of the Scriptures. |
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27/TO THE KING OF ENGLAND |
109 |
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He exhorts him to persevere in the work of the Reformation in his kingdom – enumeration of abuses, ceremonies, ecclesiastical elections – universities. |
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28/TO A FRENCH GENTLEMAN |
115 |
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Sickness of Theodore Beza – Calvin's grief. |
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29/TO THE DUKE OF SOMERSET |
116 |
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Protestations of attachment – reforms required in the Church of England – squandering of the revenues of benefices and of the universities. |
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30/TO LAELIUS SOCINUS |
119 |
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Refusal to reply to the questions proposed to him by Socinus. |
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31/TO CRANMER |
122 |
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Agreement to the proposal for assembling a General Synod for the more close union of the Reformed Churches. |
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32/TO THE FIVE PRISONERS OF LYONS |
127 |
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Martial Alba, Peter Escrivain, Charles Favre, Peter Navihères, Bernard Seguin – Information on various doctrinal points, and assurances of Christian sympathy. |
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33/TO EDWARD VI |
132 |
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Dedication of a new work, and Christian exhortations. |
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34/TO CRANMER |
134 |
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Calvin exhorts him to prosecute with fresh zeal the reformation of the Church in England, by purging it of the relics of Popery. |
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35/TO THE FIVE PRISONERS OF LYONS |
137 |
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Exhortations to constancy – mention of Ortiz the Inquisitor. |
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36/TO EDWARD VI |
140 |
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Recommendation of a French gentleman, a prisoner for the sake of the Gospel. |
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37/TO CRANMER |
142 |
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He entreats his influence in favour of the person already recommended to the King. |
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38/TO THE FIVE PRISONERS OF LYONS |
144 |
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He exhorts them to steadfastness to the end, in the assurance of eternal joy reserved in heaven. |
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39/TO THE PRISONERS OF LYONS |
149 |
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He impresses on them the duty of maintaining their confession of the truth quietly and modestly. |
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40/TO BULLINGER |
153 |
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Expression of regret for the death of the King of England – sad condition of the German Churches. |
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41/TO FAREL |
155 |
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Arrest of Servetus, and institution of the process against him. |
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42/TO MELANCHTHON |
158 |
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He deplores the silence of Melanchthon, and urges him to apply himself to the controverted questions of Election and the Lord's Supper. |
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43/TO THE ENGLISH AT FRANKFORT |
162 |
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He exhorts them to make in their liturgy all the changes compatible with the maintenance of union and the peace of their Church. |
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44/TO THE DUCHESS OF FERRARA |
165 |
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He exhorts her to make a courageous display of her faith under persecution. |
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45/TO MELANCHTHON |
168 |
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Thanks him for his approval of the condemnation of Servetus – urgent entreaties to determine Melanchthon to pronounce with more firmness in the question of the sacraments. |
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46/TO BULLINGER |
171 |
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Defeat of the party of the Libertines at Geneva – answer of the Swiss churches to the defence of the Consensus. |
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47/TO JOHN KNOX |
174 |
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Criticism of the Anglican Liturgy – counsels addressed to the parties which divide the foreign Church of Frankfort. |
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48/TO BULLINGER |
177 |
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Account of the nocturnal riot excited by the Libertines at Geneva – defeat and total dispersion of that party. |
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49/TO PETER MARTYR |
191 |
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Fall of the French Church of Strasbourg – grief of Calvin |
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50/TO RICHARD VAUVILLE |
192 |
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Christian consolations on the occasion of his wife's death. |
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51/TO THE KING OF POLAND |
194 |
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He exhorts him to undertake courageously the reform of his states, in proposing to him the example of David, Hezekiah, and Josiah. |
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52/TO FAREL |
198 |
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Complaints about the bad proceedings of the Seigneurs of Berne – domestic griefs |
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53/TO MONSIEUR D'ANDELOT |
200 |
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He blames him for his weakness – and exhorts him to repair the scandal caused by his fall. |
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54/TO THE EARL OF ARRAN |
205 |
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Eulogiums on his attachment to the gospel, and on his zeal to spread it. |
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55/TO THE MINISTERS OF NEUCHATEL |
208 |
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He deplores the marriage of Farel, in recalling to their minds the glorious services which he has rendered to the cause of truth. |
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56/TO FAREL |
211 |
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He makes an excuse for not being able to be present at the marriage of his friend. |
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57/TO WILLIAM CECIL |
213 |
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Hopes connected with the accession of Elizabeth – wishes for the establishment of the pure gospel in England. |
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58/TO JEROME ZANCHI |
217 |
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Call to the ministry in the Church of Geneva. |
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59/TO WILLIAM CECIL |
219 |
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He exculpates himself to this minister of the imputations brought against him on account of a writing of Knox's. |
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60/TO JOHN KNOX |
222 |
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Answers to different ecclesiastical questions. |
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61/TO THE BRETHREN IN FRANCE |
228 |
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He exhorts them to redouble their faith to meet their redoubled persecutions, and to live and die for the confession of Jesus Christ. |
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62/TO THE BISHOP OF LONDON |
237 |
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Recommendation of the French Church of London – Eulogium of des Gallars – Wish for a complete Reform of the Anglican Church. |
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63/TO THE KING OF NAVARRE |
241 |
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He exhorts him to pursue with ardour the restoration of the gospel in France. |
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64/TO THE QUEEN OF NAVARRE |
243 |
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He congratulates her on her conversion, and lays before her, her principal duties as a Christian princess. |
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65/TO THE ADMIRAL COLIGNY |
246 |
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Encomiums on the constancy of the Admiral – Recommendation of Geneva. |
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66/TO JOHN KNOX |
249 |
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Explanations on the subject of a letter – Expression of satisfaction at the progress of the Reformation in Scotland and of sympathy for a domestic affliction. |
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67/TO THE KING OF NAVARRE |
252 |
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Warning on the subject of the Lutheran intrigues to introduce into France the Confession of Augsburg. |
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68/TO THE PHYSICIANS OF MONTPELLIER |
256 |
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Medical consultation. |
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69/TO BULLINGER |
258 |
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Sufferings of Calvin and the inefficacy of the healing art to relieve them – News of France and Germany. |
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70/TO FAREL |
261 |
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Last adieus. |
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LAST DISCOURSES OF CALVIN |
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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF MASTER JOHN CALVIN |
265 |
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CALVIN'S FAREWELL TO THE SEIGNEURS OF GENEVA |
271 |
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CALVIN'S FAREWELL TO THE MINISTERS OF GENEVA |
277 |
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