I. TO NICHOLAS DUCHEMIN.--Calvin at the University of
Orleans--his early friendships--he is recalled to
Noyon by the illness of his father, 25
1529.
II. TO FRANCIS DANIEL.--Calvin in Paris--Nicholas
Cop--the two friends visit a monastery, 27
III. TO FRANCIS DANIEL.--Thanks to Francis Daniel--
salutations to Melchior Wolmar--various messages, 29
1530.
IV. TO FRANCIS DANIEL.--Domestic intelligence--departure
to Italy of the brother of Francis Daniel, 30
1532.
V. TO FRANCIS DANIEL.--Calvin's first work--Commentary
on Seneca's Treatise, "De Clementia," 31
VI. TO FRANCIS DANIEL.--Calvin despatches copies of the
Treatise, "De Clementia," to several persons--
looks for lodgings in Paris, 32
VII. TO DR. MARTIN BUCER.--Recommendation of a French
refugee in Strasbourg, who had been falsely
accused of holding the doctrines of the
Anabaptists, 33
1533.
VIII. TO FRANCIS DANIEL.--Various communications--a new
work put forth, 35
IX. TO FRANCIS DANIEL.--The Reformation in Paris--rage
of the Sorbonne--satirical Comedy directed against
the Queen of Navarre--intervention of Francis I.--
deliberation of the Four Faculties--revocation of
the censure pronounced against the book entitled
"The Mirror of the Sinful Soul," 36
1534.
X. TO FRANCIS DANIEL.--Retirement of Calvin to
Angoulême, 41
XI. TO CHRISTOPHER LIBERTET.--Calvin in Basle--revision
of the Bible of Robert Olivetan--treatise on the
Immortality of the Soul, 42
1536.
XII. 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
remunerationof 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. TO PETER VIRET.--Excuses for his silence--sad news
from France--repugnance of Calvin to return to
Geneva--his comparative estimate of Capito,
Zuingli, Luther, and Œcolampadius, 186
XLVIII. TO FAREL.--Preparations for the Assembly of
Haguenau--symptoms of misunderstanding between
Charles V. and Francis I.--severe judgment of
Henry VIII.--evils produced in the Church by the
absence of discipline--various details, 189
XLIX. TO MONSIEUR DU TAILLY.--Review of the Conferences
of Haguenau--the state of parties in Germany, 193
L. TO PETER CAROLI.--Answer to the complaints of
Caroli--refuses to grant to him the professorial
chair unless he repents of his past offences, 198
LI. TO VIRET.--Deputations sent to France and into
England--the Edict of Fontainbleau, 202
LII. TO FAREL.--Sickness of Calvin--preparation for
departure to the Diet at Worms--letter to the
Queen of Navarre on behalf of the faithful
persecuted in France, 204
LIII. TO THE SEIGNEURY OF GENEVA.--Excuses himself from
returning to Geneva by the necessity of his
attendance at the Diet of Worms, 208
LIV. TO FAREL.--Exposition of the motives which prevent
him from returning to Geneva, 210
LV. TO THE SEIGNEURY OF GENEVA.--Calvin at Worms--he
excuses himself to the magistrates of Geneva for
his inability to comply with their request, on
account of the mission with which he had been
charged into Germany in the general interests
of the Church, 214
LVI. TO FAREL.--Details of the interview of Calvin with
the Deputies from Geneva, 218
LVII. TO NICOLAS PARENT.--Testimony rendered to the
French Church at Strasbourg, and to the pastor
in charge of it during the absence of Calvin--
matters of advice, 220
LVIII. TO NICOLAS PARENT.--Instructions regarding the
Supper, and on various points of Ecclesiastical
Discipline, 222
1541.
LIX. TO THE SEIGNEURY OF GENEVA.--Calvin sent to the
Diet of Ratisbon--he excuses himself on that
account from returning at that moment to
Geneva--advices addressed to the magistrates
of that town, 225
LX. TO FAREL.--Anxiety on account of the Swiss
Churches--approaching departure for Ratisbon--
disputes between Berne and Geneva--calumnies
directed against the Vaudois of Provence, 227
LXI. TO VIRET.--New expression of the repugnances and
terrors which Calvin feels in prospect of his
returning to Geneva, 230
LXII. TO JAMES BERNARD.--Protests his devotedness to the
Church of Geneva--oblivion of past injury, 234
LXIII. TO FAREL.--Calvin at Ratisbon--the plague at
Strasbourg--grief of the Reformer--preliminaries
of the Diet--the German princes--the Italian
prelates--Hungary--the Turk--Poland--state of
opinion--inclinations of Charles V.--stayedness
upon God, 237
LXIV. TO MONSIEUR DE RICHEBOURG.--Consolatory letter on
the death of his son, 246
LXV. TO FAREL.--Affliction of Calvin--news of the Diet
of Ratisbon--appointment of the theologians
charged with the representation of the two
parties--their reception by the Emperor--portrait
of Julius Pflug, of Gropper, and of Eck, 253
LXVI. TO FAREL.--Request addressed by the ministers of
the Church of Zurich to those of Strasbourg--
Calvin promises to return to Geneva--message to
Viret, 258
LXVII. TO FAREL.--Results of the Diet of Ratisbon--
conferences of the theologians--original sin--
free-will--justification--impossibility of
agreement in the sacrament of the Supper, 260
LXVIII. TO FAREL.--Efforts of Bucer and of Melanchthon to
effect a connection between the two Churches--
formula of concord--feeling of Calvin on the
subject, 262
LXIX. TO THE PASTORS OF THE CHURCH OF ZURICH.--The
expression of his sentiments in reference to the
Church of Geneva--ready to return to that town
if the Magistrates of Strasbourg consent to it,
and if the Seigneury of Berne promise their
support--testimony of respect for the Church of
Zurich, 265
LXX. TO FAREL.--Return of Calvin to Strasbourg--news of
the Diet of Ratisbon--contradictory formulæ
presented to the Emperor--reply of Charles V.--
letter to the King of France in favour of his
persecuted Protestant subjects, 271
LXXI. TO FAREL AND VIRET.--Communication of a letter
received from Bucer--news of Germany--Church of
Metz--assurance given to Viret of his approaching
departure for Geneva--recommendation of two young
men, 274
LXXII. TO VIRET.--Excuses for his delay in leaving
Strasbourg--conclusion of the Diet at Ratisbon, 278
LXXIII. TO FAREL.--Prepares to depart for Geneva--
self-denial of Calvin--absolute submission to the
will of God, 280
LXXIV. TO THE SEIGNEURY OF GENEVA.--Arrival of Calvin at
Neuchatel--purpose of his going to that town, 282
LXXV. TO FAREL.--Calvin at Berne--his interview with one
of the principal magistrates, and with the
ministers of that town, 283
LXXVI. TO FAREL.--Arrival of Calvin at Geneva--his
interview with the magistrates--draws up a form
of Ecclesiastical discipline--advises Farel to
moderation, 284
LXXVII. TO THE SEIGNEURY OF NEUCHATEL.--Efforts to pacify
the Church of Neuchatel--instructions given to
Viret, 286
LXXVIII. TO BUCER.--New details regarding the troubles in
the Church of Neuchatel--proceedings of Viret--
sentence pronounced by the Bernese--the
ecclesiastical Statutes of Geneva--request for
prolongation of leave for Viret--testimony of
respect and affection for Bucer--approach of the
pestilence, 288
LXXIX. TO MADAME THE DUCHESS OF FERRARA.--Instructions
on the subject of the Mass, and on the necessity
of avoiding scandal, 295
LXXX. TO FAREL.--Brotherly exhortations--efforts of
Calvin to draw Viret to Geneva--news of that
Church, 306
LXXXI. TO FAREL.--The Vaudois of Provence--appeal
addressed to Mathurin Cordier--the Reformation
at Paris and Lyons, 308
1542.
LXXXII. TO FAREL.--Healing of the troubles of the Church at
Neuchatel--wise counsel given to Farel, 311
LXXXIII. TO OSWALD MYCONIUS.--Restoration of the Church of
Geneva--wise and moderate behaviour of Calvin--
obstacles to the establishment of ecclesiastical
discipline--duty of the magistrates thereupon--
information regarding an adventurer named
Alberg, 312
LXXXIV. TO OSWALD MYCONIUS.--The Reformation at Cologne--
some details on the condition of Germany--efforts
of Calvin to retain Viret at Geneva, 320
LXXXV. TO THE BRETHREN OF LYONS.--Stay of a Carmelite monk
at Geneva--declaration of motives for refusing to
admit him to the ministry of the Gospel, 323
LXXXVI. TO FAREL.--Detail of the edifying death of the
first Syndic, Amy Porral, 331
LXXXVII. TO VIRET.--Sickness of Idelette de Bure--the
beginnings of the new ministers of the Church
of Geneva, 335