[325] The troubles which had arisen in the Church of Neuchatel (see
letter, p. 286) not having been quieted by the arbitration of the
Seigneury of Berne, the latter referred that grave matter to the
decision of the burgesses solemnly assembled. The majority of votes
pronounced in favour of Farel. He was thereupon settled in the
ministry, and peace was thus established in that Church, so long a
prey to intestine disorder.--Ruchat, _Hist. de la Réf._, tom. v. p.
167. At the news of that happy event, Calvin wrote in his own name,
as well as in that of Viret, to congratulate Farel, and to recommend
moderation after the victory.
Healing of the troubles of the Church at Neuchatel--wise counsel
given to Farel.