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Excerpt from History of the Great Reformation of the Sixteenth Century in Germany, Switzerland, Etc, Vol. 2Christians Priests - Corruptions of Rome - Germany in Danger - Call for Reform - Marriage of Priests - The Empire - Conclusion - Success of the Appeal - Rome - Policy of rome-separation - The Swiss Priest - The Roman Consistory - Condemnation - Melancthon - Me lancthon's Hearth - His Studies - Melancthon's Mother - The Gospel in Italy - L...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth CenturyI have been often requested to publish an English Edition of the first three volumes of my History of the Reformation, carefully revised and corrected by myself, and which might thus become a Standard Edition in Great Britain.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction ...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Vol. 1The very charms of our secular historians have done much to throw church history and historians into the shade. In childhood we are fascinated with the spirit-stirring annals of Greece and Rome, and as we advance in years, Hume, Robertson, Gibbon, &c., Tend to con firm the illusion that while secular events form the staple of history, the memorials of that body to which al...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation, Vol. 3: In the Sixteenth CenturyHerein, too, is a great lesson for France, with which the author feels himself so intimately connected through his forefathers. Should France, like her different governments, incline anew to the papacy, our belief is, that it will prove the signal of great disasters. Every one who attaches himself to the papacy will be compromised in its downfall. France has her only pros...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation, Vol. 3: In the Sixteenth CenturyComplaints have been made of the delay which has taken place in the publication of this third volume. Some would even have had me not to print the first before the whole was completed. There may be certain superior intellects to which conditions may be prescribed, but there are others whose feebleness must give conditions, and to this class I belong. To publish a volume a...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation in Europe, Vol. 5: In the Time of CalvinOne circumstance, besides that already indicated, warns the author to restrict his labour, and might suddenly interrupt it. Time is growing short for him, and he cannot complete his work without the aid of Him who is the master of our days.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.c...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation in Europe, Vol. 2: In the Time of CalvinDaniel tries to bind Calvin to the Church Calvin resists the Temptation - His Commentary on Seneca's Clemency - His Motives His Difficulties and Troubles - Zeal in making his.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Fo...

Excerpt from Geneva and Oxford: An Address to the Professors and Students of Theological School, Geneva, At the Opening of the Session, Oct, 3, 1842The Reformation was no system of real, or rather pretended middle course, it went the whole way, and, springing with the energy which God gives, it alighted, as by a single bound, in the evangelical Christianity of the Apostles.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of r...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Vol. 3Persecution - Exertions of Duke George - The Convent at Antwerp Miltenberg - The Three Monks of Antwerp - The Scaffold - The Mar tyrs of Brussels.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art t...

Excerpt from History of the Great Reformation of the Sixteenth Century in Germany, Switzerland, &C, , Vol. 1An historian may choose his portion in the field before him. He may narrate the great events which change the exterior aspect of a nation, or 'of the world, or he may record that tranquil regression of a nation, of the church, or of mankind, which generall gallows rdighty changes in social relations. Both these departments 0 history are ...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation in Europe, Vol. 3: In the Time of Calvin, France, Switzerland, GenevaLet us not disquiet ourselves, however, about such attacks, Calvin's Master has said, If they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historic...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation in Europe, Vol. 1: In the Time of CalvinThe times of Luther Were followed by those of Calvin. He, like his great predecessor, undertook to search the Scriptures, and in them he found the same truth and the same life, but. A different character distinguishes his work.The renovation of the individual, of the Church, and of the human race, is his theme. If the' Holy Ghost kindles the lamp of truth in man, i...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Vol. 4I 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 PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Vol. 2Book 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 Loyolaf - Loyola's faith in fantastic apparitions - Leo the X.'s Habits of Life - Caxdinal of Tortosa chosen Pope - The Diet meets at Nurem berg - Ad...

Excerpt from History of the Great Reformation of the Sixteenth Century: In Germany, Switzerland, EtcThis rapidity is inexplicable to those who see in this great event only a Reform, who make it simply an act of critical judgment, consisting in a choice of doctrines, - the abandoning of some, the preserving others, and combining those retained, so as to make of them a new code of doctrine.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation, Vol. 4: In the Sixteenth CenturyIN the four previous volumes the author has described the origin and essential development of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century on the Continent, he has now to relate the history of the Reformation in England.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction o...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth CenturyAlmost a generation has passed away since the History of the Reformation was first published.W'hen the idea of writing it occurred to the author, he was young, and he felt strongly impelled to give a narrative of the wonderful works that God had wrought for Christendom in the Sixteenth Century. Aware of his own incapacity to accomplish the task, and fearing that, in undertaking it...

Excerpt from History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Vol. 2Decisive 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 Grace ...

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...

Excerpt from The Protector: A VindicationStrong measures, no doubt, were employed to save England from the danger with which it was threatened. But so formidable a disease could not be averted, except by the most active remedies. Royalty was overthrown and yet royalty pos sessed - as it does still - the respect Of this nation.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgotte...