The Life of CalvinReligious Tract Society, 1799 - 192 páginas |
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... when at rest . " From early years this remarkable boy gave evidence of a spirit deeply imbued with religious feeling . Fischer , in his " Calvin's Leben , " relates that he was accustomed to pray in the open 10 LIFE OF.
... when at rest . " From early years this remarkable boy gave evidence of a spirit deeply imbued with religious feeling . Fischer , in his " Calvin's Leben , " relates that he was accustomed to pray in the open 10 LIFE OF.
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... feelings did he listen to the thrilling peal , which spoke to the ear of fiery torments and appalling sufferings , endured by those faithful soldiers of the cross who " counted not their lives dear unto themselves for Christ's sake and ...
... feelings did he listen to the thrilling peal , which spoke to the ear of fiery torments and appalling sufferings , endured by those faithful soldiers of the cross who " counted not their lives dear unto themselves for Christ's sake and ...
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... feelings and sentiments on these momentous subjects were not long to remain clouded and erroneous . A near relative , Robert Olivetan , was the means of imparting to him purer views of the deep things of God , even of the things which ...
... feelings and sentiments on these momentous subjects were not long to remain clouded and erroneous . A near relative , Robert Olivetan , was the means of imparting to him purer views of the deep things of God , even of the things which ...
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... feelings of pity and compassion for their sufferings in other nations . I did not , however , at that time pro- duce the large and laborious work which is now before the public , but a mere sketch of the design . How far I was from ...
... feelings of pity and compassion for their sufferings in other nations . I did not , however , at that time pro- duce the large and laborious work which is now before the public , but a mere sketch of the design . How far I was from ...
Página 54
... feelings of discord and strife . This resolution exasperated the people . On Easter Sunday , Farel preached in St. Jervais ' , and Calvin in St. Peter's , and stating their reasons , refused to administer the Lord's supper . The Syndics ...
... feelings of discord and strife . This resolution exasperated the people . On Easter Sunday , Farel preached in St. Jervais ' , and Calvin in St. Peter's , and stating their reasons , refused to administer the Lord's supper . The Syndics ...
Términos y frases comunes
admiral admiral Coligny assembly banishment Basle battle Berne besought bishop Bolsac Bourges brethren Calvin cardinal cause Christ Christian church of Rome Coligny Commentary Condé condemned confession congregation Consistory conspiracy of Amboise corrupt council of Geneva death declared desire Divine doctrine duke duke of Guise duty endeavoured enemies errors evil exhort faith Farel father fear feelings Ferrara France French friends Geneva Genevese give gospel Guise heart holy influence king of Navarre kingdom labours letter Libertines Lord Lord's supper Luther martyrs Melancthon ment mind ministers noble Noyon Olivetan opinions Orléans Paris party peace persecution prayed preached preachers prince of Condé princes prison Protestant queen of Navarre raged received reformed church religion Romish church salvation says Beza Scripture sent sentence sentiments sermons servant Servetus soul spirit Strasburg struggle style suffered sword synod thoughts tion truth Viret whole William Farel wish words writes
Pasajes populares
Página 90 - Which of you convinceth me of sin ? And if I say the truth, why do ye not believe me? He that is of God heareth God's words : ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
Página 49 - ... who stood before him, and he ventured, in the spirit of that daring enthusiasm which characterized him, to lay the curse of God Calvin. upon him and his studies if he refused his aid to the church of Geneva in her time of need. This seemed to C. a divine menace. " It was," he said, "as if God had seized me by his awful hand from heaven.
Página 192 - I affirm that he excels beyond comparison in the interpretation of Scripture, and that his commentaries ought to be more highly valued than all that is handed down to us by the Library of the Fathers; so that I acknowledge him to have possessed above most others, or rather above all other men, what may be called an eminent gift of prophecy".
Página 181 - ... darkness of idolatry into which I was plunged, and hath brought me into the light of his gospel, and made me a partaker of the doctrine of salvation, whereof I was most unworthy.
Página 6 - And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; (Of whom the world was -not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.
Página 33 - the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church...
Página 23 - ... sakes. For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief; even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy. For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that he might have mercy upon all.
Página 36 - Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
Página 38 - Such a cause is worthy of your hearing, worthy of your consideration, worth}' of your tribunal. It is the conviction that he is the viceregent of God which makes a true king. He is not a king, but a tyrant and a robber, who does not seek to promote the glory of his God. Miserably is he deceived who hopes to establish the prosperity of an empire which is not governed by the sceptre, that is, by the word of the Lord. Never will that prophecy be found to fail in which it is said, ' Where there is no...
Página 187 - Thou, Lord, bruisest me, but I am abundantly satisfied, since it is thy hand." His doors must have stood open day and night, if all had been admitted, who from sentiments of duty were desirous to see him ; but as he could not, from difficulty in speaking, direct his discourse to them, he requested they would rather pray for him, than be solicitous about paying their visits. Often, also, though I always found him glad to receive me, he was...