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To Francis Daniel.—Calvin in Geneva—translation into French of the "Christian Institutes"—disputation of Lausanne—establishment of the doctrines of the Reformation in the Pays de Vaud, 44   1537. XIII. To Megander.—Calvin and Caroli encounter each other—prayers for the dead—the Genevese clergy accused of Arianism—need of a synod, 47 XIV. To Viret.—Preaching of the Gospel at Besançon—ecclesiastical intelligence—discouragement of Farel—necessity for the return of Viret to Geneva, 51 XV. To Simon Grynee.—The nature of the controversy between Calvin and Caroli clearly laid open—Synod of Lausanne—Caroli is condemned, and the teaching of Calvin and Farel solemnly approved, 53 XVI. To the Ministers of the Church at Basle.—Persecution in France—request addressed to the Seigneury of Basle in favour of the faithful of the Church at Nismes, 58   1538. XVII. To Louis du Tillet.—Departure of Louis du Tillet from Geneva—regret of Calvin—controversy between the two friends regarding the character of the Church of Jesus Christ, 60 XVIII. To Henry Bullinger.—State of the Church at Geneva—wish for the union of the Reformed Churches—mention of Luther, 65 XIX. To Henry Bullinger.—Synod of Zurich—attempt at reconciliation between the banished ministers and the town of Geneva, 68 XX. To Peter Viret.—Arrival of Farel and Calvin at Basle, 69 XXI. To Louis du Tillet.—Journey of Calvin to Strasbourg—project of a new Assembly at Zurich—policy of the Bernese—in his retirement Calvin breathes freely—news from France, 71 XXII. To William Farel.—Farel called as minister to the Church of Neuchatel—sad condition of the Church at Geneva—uncertainty of Calvin—Bucer's urgency to draw him to Strasbourg, 73 XXIII. To Farel.—New efforts of the ministers of Strasbourg to attract Calvin thither—the plague at Basle—detail of the death of a nephew of Farel, 77 XXIV. To Farel.—Calvin at Strasbourg—negotiations between Bucer and the Magistrates of Geneva—first preaching of Calvin in the French Church—Anabaptists of Metz, 80 XXV. To the Church of Geneva.—Letter of consolation and advice addressed to the Church at Geneva, deprived of her faithful pastor—testimonies of his innocence—confidence in God—trust for the future, 82 XXVI. To Farel.—Conferences of Basle—absence of the theologians of Zurich and of Berne—the minister Konzen—complaints against Bucer—a wish for the establishment of Ecclesiastical discipline—celebration of the Supper in the French Church of Strasbourg—the news of Germany and the Netherlands—question addressed to Melanchthon—domestic affairs, 89 XXVII. To Louis du Tillet.—Reply to doubts as to the lawfulness of his call—inward assurance of his calling—declines the kind offer of Louis du Tillet—appeals to the tribunal of God from the accusation of schism charged on him by his friend, 94 XXVIII. To Farel.—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, 99   1539. XXIX. To Farel.—Second edition of the "Christian Institutes"—death of Robert Olivetan—state of religion in Germany—first lectures of Calvin at Strasbourg, 104 XXX. To Farel.—Fruitless efforts for the union of the two Churches—synod of Zurich—Bullinger's distrust of Bucer—parallel between Luther and Zuingli—Calvin thinks of marrying—news of Germany—policy of the ecclesiastical Electors—French Church of Strasbourg—conversion of two Anabaptists, 107 XXXI. To Bullinger.—Excuses his long silence—evidences of brotherly affection—justifies Bucer—his desire for the union of the Church of Zurich with that of Strasbourg, 112 XXXII. To Farel.—Departure of Calvin for the Assembly of Frankfort—the question of Ecclesiastical property—news of Geneva—opening of the religious conferences at Frankfort—disposition of the Roman Catholic princes and Protestants in Germany—policy of Charles V.—Reformation in England—remarkable judgment on Henry VIII., 116 XXXIII. To Farel.—Conclusion of the Assembly at Frankfort—attitude of the Protestant princes—conversations between Calvin and Melanchthon on ecclesiastical discipline—opinion of the latter—of Capito—various details, 128 XXXIV. To Farel.—Numerous occupations of Calvin—news of Germany—firmness of the Senate of Strasbourg, 132 XXXV. To Farel.—Union of the Swiss Churches—first steps for the recall of Calvin to Geneva—some details concerning his ministry and his straitened circumstances—Lutheran ceremonies—the Church property—renewal of the League of Smalkald—constancy of the German princes—example of fidelity to the cause of Christ on the part of the town of Strasbourg, 133 XXXVI. To Farel.—Ecclesiastical news of Switzerland—destitution of the minister Megander—complaints addressed to Bucer—further projects of marriage on the part of Calvin, 139 XXXVII. To the Church of Geneva.—Recommends anew the counsel of peace and brotherly agreement to the Church of Geneva, 142 XXXVIII. To Farel.—Journey of Farel to Strasbourg—scanty remuneration of Calvin—sale of his books, 149 XXXIX. To Farel.—Reconciliation of Farel with Caroli—intercession of the Senate of Strasbourg in favour of the French Protestants—answer of Calvin to the letter of Cardinal Sadolet, 150 XL. To Farel.—Caroli at Strasbourg—proceedings of Sturm and Bucer for the reconciliation with Calvin, 151 XLI. To Farel.—Farther details of the reconciliation of Calvin with Caroli—the minister Alexander—a lecture of Bucer—negotiations of the Protestant Princes of Germany—their answer to Henry VIII.—French translation of the epistle to Sadolet, 157 XLII. To Farel.—Caroli—encounter between William du Bellay and the Constable de Montmorency—preparation for an approaching Assembly in Germany—negotiations with the King of England—salutations addressed by Luther to Calvin—hope of an accommodation between the Swiss and German Churches, 163 XLIII. To Farel.—Persecutions in France—policy of Francis I. and Charles V.—ecclesiastical discipline—university regulations at Strasbourg—illness of Farel, 168   1540. XLIV. To Farel.—Farther mention of Caroli—discussion with Herman the Anabaptist—good understanding of Charles V. and Francis I.—alarm of the German Princes—some detail of the propositions addressed to Calvin, 171 XLV. To Farel.—Impressions of Calvin on his recall to Geneva—rigorous application of discipline in his church—news of Germany, of France, and of England, 175 XLVI. To Farel.—Reconciliation of parties at Geneva—insufficiency of the ministers of that Church—policy of Charles V.—courageous attitude of the Protestant Princes—favourable news from England—cruel persecutions in France—ecclesiastical discipline in the French Church at Strasbourg, 178 XLVII.