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Excerpt from History of the Great Reformation of the Sixteenth Century in Germany, Switzerland, &C, , Vol. 3: Fifth American, From the Fifth London EditionIn the former portion of this Work, my attention was not confined to the historians of the time, but I judged it right to compare the testimony of the wit nesses, letters, and earliest accounts and had recourse to the authority of manuscripts, particularly one by Bullinger, which has since b...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation in Europe, Vol. 4: In the Time of Calvin, England, Geneva, France, Germany, and Italy The most important fact of that epoch in Great Britain is the act by which the English Church re sumed its independence. It was attended by a pecu liar circumstance. When Henry VIII. Emancipated his people from the papal supremacy, he proclaimed himself head of the Church. And hence, of all Pro testant countries, Engla...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Vol. 4 History under the protection of the laws, I place it at the same time under a no less secure safeguard, that of justice. I know that it is written in the con sciences on the other side of the Channel and of the Atlantic: Ye shall have one manner of law, as well for the stranger as for one of your own country for I am the Lord your To English honour. About the Publisher ...

Excerpt from Puseyism Examined His Widow, who is still living in Geneva, in a vi gotons old age, devoted all the energies of an active and enlightened mind to the care of her fatherless children, and now daily thanks God for having sup plied her with the means of giving them a liberal education. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a ...

Nearly 500 years old, Calvin's teaching is as relevant to our lives today as when it was first taught, centers on the person, grace, life and work of Christ. This work also contains a sketch of Calvin's life and work.

Excerpt from History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Vol. 2 Book X. - agitations, reverses, and progression - Emperor and Pope oppose the Reformation - Conquest Of Spain by Francis I. - Don Inigo Lopez De Recaldo - Jesuitism born in the Castle of Loyola - Di¿'erence between Luther and Loyola - Loyola's faith in fantastic apparitions - Leo the X.'s Habits Of Life - Cardinal of Tortosa chosen Pope - The Diet meets at Nurem berg - A...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century Shall we not acknowledge the hand' of God in those great men, or in those mighty nations which arise, as it were, from the dust of the earth, and give a new impulse, a new form, or a new destiny to human affairs? Shall we not acknowledge His hand in those heroes who spring up among men at appointed times, who display activity and energy beyond the ordinary limits of human streng...

Excerpt from History of the Great Reformation of the Sixteenth Century in Germany, Switzerland, &C, , Vol. 3: Fifth American, From the Fifth London EditionIn the former portion of this Work, my attention was not confined to the historians of the time, but I judged it right to compare the testimony of the wit nesses, letters, and earliest accounts and had recourse to the authority of manuscripts, particularly one by Bullinger, which has since b...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation, Vol. 2: In the Sixteenth Century The Papacy Attacked - Appeal to the Nobility - The Three Walls - All Christians are Priests - The Magistrate's duty to Correct the Clergy - Abuses of Rome - Ruin of Italy - Dangers of Ger many - The Pope - The Legates - The Monks - The Marriage of Priests - Celibacy - Festivals - The' Bohemians - Charity - The Universities - The Empire - The Emperor must retake Rome - A...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation, Vol. 3: In the Sixteenth Century Literary men in France, Switzerland, Germany, and England, urged on by a spirit of examination and research, are constantly enquiring after the original documents on which modern history is founded. I wish to contribute my mite to the accomplishment of the important task which our age appears to have undertaken. Hitherto I have not deemed it enough to peruse contemporar...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation, Vol. 3: In the Sixteenth Century Literary men in France, Switzerland, Germany, and England, urged on by a spirit of examination and Research, are constantly enquiring after the original documents on which modem history is founded. I wish to contribute my mite to the accomplishment of the important task which our age appears to have undertaken. Hitherto I have not deemed it enough to peruse contemporary...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Vol. 4 I accept this honour. Accordingly, while the former Volumes of my History were originally published in France, now that, after a lapse of five years, I think of issuing a continuation of it, I do so in Great Britain. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reprodu...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Vol. 2 Decisive Step of the Reformer - Luther's Appeal to a General Council - Close Combat - The Bull burnt by Luther - Meaning of this daring Act - Luther in the Academy - Luther against the Pepe - New Work by Melancthon - How Luther encourages his Friends - Progress of the Struggle - Melanethon's Opinions on the Weak-hearted - Luther's Treatise on the Bible - Doctrine of Grac...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation in Europe, Vol. 5: In the Time of Calvin This is the tenth volume of the History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, and the fifth of the Second Series. The first series described the history of that great epoch from its commencement down to the Confession of Augsburg (1530). The second will include the years intervening between that period and the triumph of the Reformation in various parts of...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation in Europe, Vol. 4: In the Time of Calvin, England, Geneva, France, Germany, and Italy The most important fact of that epoch in Great Britain is the act by which the English Church re sumed its independence. It was attended by a pecu liar circumstance. When Henry VIII. Emancipated his people from the papal supremacy, he proclaimed himself head of the Church. And hence, of all Pro testant countries, Engla...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation in Europe, Vol. 1: In the Time of Calvin Tms history, though a separate work, may be considered as a second series of the History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century. Two elements are found combined in this narra tive, more intimately than in the events detailed in the preceding work. These two elements are political liberty and evangelical liberty. The author, when writing this work, often tho...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation in Europe, Vol. 2: In the Time of Calvin Known - Calvin's Search for Bibles in Paris - Ao unfortunate Mom - Calvin receives him kindly - Various Attacks - The Shop of La Forge - Du Tillet and his Uncertainty - Testimony. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important histori...

D'Aubigne was one of a group of men that came to evangelical faith under the ministry of Robert Haldane in Geneva. Merle D'Aubigne devoted himself to the kind of edifying and Gospel defending ministry that he had observed in Haldane. His writing breathes sincerity and truth, his defense of the gospel is profound and erudite, his love for its defenders is infectious. The articles in this volume are sure to bring glory to God and true spiritual ...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation in Europe, Vol. 8: In the Time of Calvin Some of the later chapters, and particularly that which relates to Germany, had not been subjected to this revision. The editor, however, has not felt him self at liberty to suppress these chapters, both on account of their intrinsic value, and because they contain information not accessible to general readers. We hope that they will be read with interest and pro...

Excerpt from The Voice of the Church One: Under All the Successive Forms of Christianity: A Discourse, Pronounced at the Opening of the Theological School at GenevaWhat astonishing labours - what untiring activities what varied efforts, do men em ploy on earth But time passes its level, for the most part, over their productions, while they imagine themselves to be building a tower which shall reach to the heavens, their proud works are confoun...