The Reformer of Geneva: An Historical DramaG. P. Putnam's sons, 1897 - 125 Seiten |
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Seite 100 - Lofty, and sour, to them that lov"d him not; But to those men that sought him, sweet as summer: And though he were unsatisfied in getting, (Which was a sin) yet in bestowing, madam, He was most princely.
Seite 105 - He offers to come hither, if it be agreeable to me. But I am unwilling to pledge my word for his safety ; for if he does come, and my authority be of any avail, I shall never suffer him to depart alive.
Seite 105 - Renee, of France, in her court at Ferrara, surrounded by the flower of European wits, was captivated by that stern master, and by him drawn into a course that must have been so thickly strewn with thorns ? This kind of austere seduction is exercised by those only who work with real conviction.
Seite 109 - Opera, viii., 510,8. paternal love, and all benevolent feelings between brother^ relations, and friends to cease ; in a word, that he almost deprives men of their nature, in order that nothing may hinder their holy zeal. Why is so implacable a severity exacted, but that we may know that God is defrauded of his honor, unless the piety that is due to him be preferred to all human duties ; and that, when his glory is to be asserted, humanity must be almost obliterated from our memories.
Seite 124 - ... Finally, I again entreat you to pardon my infirmities, which I acknowledge and confess before God and his angels, and also before you, my much respected Lords." Having thus spoken, and prayed to Almighty God, that he would crown them more and more with his gifts, and guide them by his Holy Spirit, for the safety of the whole Republic, giving his right hand to each, he left them in sorrow and in tears, all feeling as if they were taking a last farewell of their common parent. On the 28th of April,...
Seite 124 - ... recommendations, prevent the laws from having full effect; let no one depart from what is just and good. Should any one feel tempted by some sinister affection, let him firmly resist it, having respect to Him from whom he received his station, and supplicating the assistance of his Holy Spirit. Finally, I again entreat you to pardon my infirmities, which I acknowledge and confess before God and his angels, and also before you, my much respected Lords.
Seite 122 - there are still a few drops here : strike, then ! ' Not an arm is raised. Calvin then slowly ascends the stairway to the Council of the Two Hundred. The hall was on the point of being drenched with blood ; swords were flashing. On beholding the Reformer, the weapons were lowered, and a few words sufficed to calm the turmoil. Calvin, taking the arm of one of the councillors, again descends the stairs, and cries to the people that he wishes to address them. He does speak, and with such energy and...
Seite 118 - The dignity of the philosopher triumphed over the weakness of the man, and Servetus died heroically and calmly at that stake the very thought of which had at first filled him with terror.
Seite 116 - Inasmuch as the case of heresy of M. Servetus vitally affects the welfare of Christendom, it is resolved to proceed with his trial; and also to write to Vienne to know why he was imprisoned, and how he...
Seite 120 - Servetus was without dissent condemned. He will be led forth to punishment to-morrow. We endeavored to alter the mode of his death, but in vain. Why we did not succeed, I defer for narration until I see you.