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881 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 518.7 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
The majority no longer voted as in 1526: the wind had turned against the Gospel. Accordingly this proposition, after having been delayed a few days by the festival of Easter, was laid before the diet on the 6th April, and passed on the 7th.
882 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 578.4 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… , and vote our thanks to the emperor for the zeal which he employs in bringing back the deserters.” The pope having thus decided, every attempt at conciliation …
883 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 603.3 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… their votes against every law contrary to liberty, and the councils, supported by the nation, decreed that “the Word of God should be preached publicly and …
884 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 613.2 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… of votes; but the Word of God cannot be subjected to the suffrages of men.” All the districts that lie along the banks of the Thur, of the Lake of Constance, and of …
885 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 615.6 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… general vote should take place upon the mass, that the majority should decide the question, and that in the meanwhile the mass should be celebrated in three …
886 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 618.5 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… general vote having nevertheless declared in favor of the Pope, Farel proceeded to Lausanne.
887 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 620.7 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… the vote at Morat, and the majority was in favor of the Gospel. But the Romish minority, supported by Friburg, immediately undertook to recover its ancient …
888 History of the Reformation, vol. 4
… —The Voting—Majority for Reform—Protestantism perpetual—The Image of Saint John—A Miracle—Retreat of the Canons—Popery and the Gospel
889 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 625.3 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… the votes, demanded the presence of Bernese commissioners. This was at first refused. But Neufchatel, divided into two hostile parties, might at any time see …
890 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 626.3 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… definitive vote. The destiny of Neufchatel was about to be decided. On one hand were crowded around the governor the privy council, the canons, and the most …
891 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 626.6 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… few votes would suffice for the triumph of Rome, and he reckoned on gaining them by his assurance. “You should understand,” said he, “that the majority of this town …
892 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 626.7 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… . “The vote! the vote!” cried they according to the expression consecrated to such cases. But the lord of Prangins and the priests, who had desired it when they were …
893 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 627.1 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… the votes, with reserve nevertheless of the sovereignty, rights, and lordship of Madame.”—“And we,” replied the townspeople, “with the reserve of our liberties …
894 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 627.4 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… the voting began.
895 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 627.6 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… the votes,—the result was proclaimed. A majority of eighteen voices gave the victory to the Reformation, and the last blow to the Papacy!
896 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 628.2 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… the vote of this day, for I am myself a witness that it has been honest, upright, without danger, and without coercion.”
897 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 637.3 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… of votes. Without decreeing the abolition of foreign pensions, it was recommended to the Romish cantons to renounce the alliance formed with Austria; the …
898 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 639.3 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… the vote.” A powerful party that relied upon the Five Cantons vainly opposed the Reform. It was proclaimed, and its vanquished and disconcerted enemies were …
899 History of the Reformation, vol. 4, p. 641.1 (Jean-Henri Merle D'aubigné)
… the vote, and the majority declared in favor of the Word of God. “Ah!” said the commander, “I have been long pushing behind the chariot.” On the 4th September the commandery …
900 History of the Reformation, vol. 4
… Basle vote for Peace—General Diet at Baden—Evangelical Diet at Zurich—Political Reformation of Switzerland—Activity of Zurich