Tyndale's Characteristic—Imprisonment at Vilvorde—His Labors—Rogers comes to his help—Tyndale's Legacy—The Bible about to appear—A Light that shines before Men— Intercession with the King on behalf of Tyndale—Activity of Poyntz to save him—Poyntz attacked by Philips—Tyndale's Firmness—All things combine against Tyndale—His great Offence—Tyndale's Words—Tyndale degraded—Led to Punishment—He dies praying for the King—Petition for the Circulation of the whole Bible—The King consents—Consequences of the Act—How the Bible was received—Inward Power of Scripture
BOOK IX.
REFORMATION OF GENEVA BY FAREL'S MINISTRY,
AND ARRIVAL OF CALVIN IN THAT CITY
AFTER HIS SOJOURN IN ITALY.
CHAPTER I.
PROGRESS, STRUGGLES, AND MARTYRS OF THE REFORMATION IN GENEVA.
(January to June 1535.)
Is Liberty a Blessing?—The Swiss abandon Geneva—New Election of Magistrates friendly to the Reformation—The Reformed party increases—A Monk offers to preach the Gospel—Opposition at St. Germain—The Council determines to let the Monk preach—Riot in the Church—Easter Communion—A Knight of Rhodes preaches the Gospel—The Brigands of Peney—Gaudet's cruel Punishment—The Martyr's Constancy—The Genevese attack the Castle—Retreat and Courage
CHAPTER II.
POISONING OF THE REFORMERS.
CONVERSION OF THE HEAD OF THE FRANCISCANS.
(Spring 1535.)
Plot to get rid of Farel, Viret, and Froment—Antonia gained by the Priests—Her Experience—Steals the Poison—Prepares the Poisoned Soup—Her Terror and Flight—She is caught and brought back—Sensation in Geneva—Condemnation of the Criminal—Her Visions—Consequence of the Crime—Two Enfranchisements necessary—Conversion of Jacques Bernard, Superior of the Franciscans—He preaches throughout Lent—What the Charters of the Church declare—Jacques Bernard asks for a Public Discussion
CHAPTER III.
PREPARATIONS FOR A PUBLIC DISPUTATION IN GENEVA.
(From April to Whitsuntide, 1535.)