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2661 History of the Reformation, vol. 2, p. 182.7 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
Lastly, Henry VIII of England, jealous of the influence the choice of the electors would give Francis or Charles, also entered the lists; but he soon left these two powerful rivals to dispute the crown between them.
2662 History of the Reformation, vol. 2, p. 182.9 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… a choice would have gained the approbation of the whole of Germany. Frederick’s wisdom and love for the people were well known. During the revolt of Erfurth …
2663 History of the Reformation, vol. 2, p. 202.4 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
The choice had long been doubtful. “Eck,” wrote an inhabitant of Rome about this time, “was peculiarly adapted for this mission by his impudence, his dissimulation …
2664 History of the Reformation, vol. 2, p. 250.5 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… a choice. This fiery lord, indignant at a snare, the sole object of which was to deliver Luther into the hands of the executioner, rose hastily, seized the frightened …
2665 History of the Reformation, vol. 2, p. 297.11 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… conclave’s choice. Now are we kings—the layman, a dull thrall. Wave but the Gospel standard in the air, And we are lost. To offer sacrifice Or fee the priest, the …
2666 History of the Reformation, vol. 3, p. 353.3 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… his choice was made. As soon as his health was restored, he determined to bid adieu to the world. After having, like Luther, shared in one more repast with his old …
2667 History of the Reformation, vol. 3, p. 370.4 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… wiser choice. Luther departed, and Carlstadt was fated to see this troublesome rival once more come and disturb his plans of reform, and check his soaring …
2668 History of the Reformation, vol. 3, p. 416.2 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… the choice between good and evil, he adds: “Man must therefore have the power to will and to choose; for it would be ridiculous to say to any one, Choose! when it was …
2669 History of the Reformation, vol. 3, p. 454.5 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… evil choice, Left you I have, and whither am I come?
2670 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 510.2 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… the choice of God’s ministers.
2671 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 533.7 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… your choice,” said Bucer, proposing a dilemma to the reformer: “either you should not acknowledge as brethren those who differ from you in any point—and if so …
2672 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 545.8 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… skilful choice could not have been made. These two nobles, although devoted to Charles, were favorable to the Gospel, which they professed not long after. The …
2673 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 575.8 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… ! my choice is not doubtful. It is God who made me elector,—me, who was not worthy of it. I fling myself into his arms, and let him do with me what shall seem good to him …
2674 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 593.4 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
Thus spoke the primate of the German Church, and even the choice of his messenger was significant: Dr. Ruhel was Luther’s brother-in-law. John begged him to thank his master.
2675 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 664.9 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… your choice.”
2676 History of the Reformation, vol. 5, p. 683.1 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… skillful choice of his delegate. Augustine possessed even to a greater extent than Gregory himself a mixture of ambition and devotedness, of superstition …
2677 History of the Reformation, vol. 5, p. 719.2 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… of choice, but of necessity, I must beg of you in some future sermon to explain this to my people. Unless you do so, I fear my soldiers may misunderstand your meaning …
2678 History of the Reformation, vol. 5, p. 720.6 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… .” The choice the king had made of his ambassador announced that he would not behave very harshly. The marriage was celebrated in the abbey of Clugny, and Henry …
2679 History of the Reformation, vol. 5, p. 731.8 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… wine, choice viands, and other presents.” To each one he assigned his part, and over all England they were rehearsing what Erasmus calls Lee’s tragedy. In this …
2680 History of the Reformation, vol. 5, p. 745.5 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… his choice was made. A close intimacy of long standing united him to Francis I, but that mattered little; he must betray his friend to gain his friend’s rival …