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I. TO NICHOLAS DUCHEMIN.--Calvin at the University of Orleans--his early friendships--he is recalled to Noyon by the illness of his father, 25
II. TO FRANCIS DANIEL.--Calvin in Paris--Nicholas Cop--the two friends visit a monastery, 27
III. TO FRANCIS DANIEL.--Thanks to Francis Daniel-- salutations to Melchior Wolmar--various messages, 29
IV. TO FRANCIS DANIEL.--Domestic intelligence--departure to Italy of the brother of Francis Daniel, 30
V. TO FRANCIS DANIEL.--Calvin's first work--Commentary on Seneca's Treatise, "De Clementia," 31
VI. TO FRANCIS DANIEL.--Calvin despatches copies of the Treatise, "De Clementia," to several persons-- looks for lodgings in Paris, 32
VII. TO DR. MARTIN BUCER.--Recommendation of a French refugee in Strasbourg, who had been falsely accused of holding the doctrines of the Anabaptists, 33
VIII. TO FRANCIS DANIEL.--Various communications--a new work put forth, 35
IX. TO FRANCIS DANIEL.--The Reformation in Paris--rage of the Sorbonne--satirical Comedy directed against the Queen of Navarre--intervention of Francis I.-- deliberation of the Four Faculties--revocation of the censure pronounced against the book entitled "The Mirror of the Sinful Soul," 36
X. TO FRANCIS DANIEL.--Retirement of Calvin to Angoulême, 41
XI. TO CHRISTOPHER LIBERTET.--Calvin in Basle--revision of the Bible of Robert Olivetan--treatise on the Immortality of the Soul, 42
XII. TO FRANCIS DANIEL.--Calvin in Geneva--translation into French of the "Christian Institutes"--disputation of Lausanne--establishment of the doctrines of the Reformation in the Pays de Vaud, 44
XIII. TO MEGANDER.--Calvin and Caroli encounter each other-- prayers for the dead--the Genevese clergy accused of Arianism--need of a synod, 47
XIV. TO VIRET.--Preaching of the Gospel at Besançon-- ecclesiastical intelligence--discouragement of Farel--necessity for the return of Viret to Geneva, 51
XV. TO SIMON GRYNEE.--The nature of the controversy between Calvin and Caroli clearly laid open-- Synod of Lausanne--Caroli is condemned, and the teaching of Calvin and Farel solemnly approved, 53
XVI. TO THE MINISTERS OF THE CHURCH AT BASLE.--Persecution in France--request addressed to the Seigneury of Basle in favour of the faithful of the Church at Nismes, 58
XVII. TO LOUIS DU TILLET.--Departure of Louis du Tillet from Geneva--regret of Calvin--controversy between the two friends regarding the character of the Church of Jesus Christ, 60
XVIII. TO HENRY BULLINGER.--State of the Church at Geneva--wish for the union of the Reformed Churches--mention of Luther, 65
XIX. TO HENRY BULLINGER.--Synod of Zurich--attempt at reconciliation between the banished ministers and the town of Geneva, 68
XX. TO PETER VIRET.--Arrival of Farel and Calvin at Basle, 69
XXI. TO LOUIS DU TILLET.--Journey of Calvin to Strasbourg--project of a new Assembly at Zurich--policy of the Bernese--in his retirement Calvin breathes freely--news from France, 71
XXII. TO WILLIAM FAREL.--Farel called as minister to the Church of Neuchatel--sad condition of the Church at Geneva--uncertainty of Calvin--Bucer's urgency to draw him to Strasbourg, 73
XXIII. TO FAREL.--New efforts of the ministers of Strasbourg to attract Calvin thither--the plague at Basle--detail of the death of a nephew of Farel, 77
XXIV. TO FAREL.--Calvin at Strasbourg--negotiations between Bucer and the Magistrates of Geneva-- first preaching of Calvin in the French Church-- Anabaptists of Metz, 80
XXV. TO THE CHURCH OF GENEVA.--Letter of consolation and advice addressed to the Church at Geneva, deprived of her faithful pastor--testimonies of his innocence--confidence in God--trust for the future, 82
XXVI. TO FAREL.--Conferences of Basle--absence of the theologians of Zurich and of Berne--the minister Konzen--complaints against Bucer--a wish for the establishment of Ecclesiastical discipline-- celebration of the Supper in the French Church of Strasbourg--the news of Germany and the Netherlands--question addressed to Melanchthon-- domestic affairs, 89
XXVII. TO LOUIS DU TILLET.--Reply to doubts as to the lawfulness of his call--inward assurance of his calling--declines the kind offer of Louis du Tillet--appeals to the tribunal of God from the accusation of schism charged on him by his friend, 94
XXVIII. TO FAREL.--Death of Courault--Calvin's discouragement and trust in God--answers a question of Saunier regarding the Supper--the faithful at Geneva exhorted not to separate from the new preachers-- affectionate advice given to Farel, 99
XXIX. TO FAREL.--Second edition of the "Christian Institutes"--death of Robert Olivetan--state of religion in Germany--first lectures of Calvin at Strasbourg, 104
XXX. TO FAREL.--Fruitless efforts for the union of the two Churches--synod of Zurich--Bullinger's distrust of Bucer--parallel between Luther and Zuingli--Calvin thinks of marrying--news of Germany--policy of the ecclesiastical Electors-- French Church of Strasbourg--conversion of two Anabaptists, 107
XXXI. TO BULLINGER.--Excuses his long silence--evidences of brotherly affection--justifies Bucer--his desire for the union of the Church of Zurich with that of Strasbourg, 112
XXXII. TO FAREL.--Departure of Calvin for the Assembly of Frankfort--the question of Ecclesiastical property--news of Geneva--opening of the religious conferences at Frankfort--disposition of the Roman Catholic princes and Protestants in Germany--policy of Charles V.--Reformation in England--remarkable judgment on Henry VIII., 116
XXXIII. TO FAREL.--Conclusion of the Assembly at Frankfort--attitude of the Protestant princes-- conversations between Calvin and Melanchthon on ecclesiastical discipline--opinion of the latter--of Capito--various details, 128
XXXIV. TO FAREL.--Numerous occupations of Calvin--news of Germany--firmness of the Senate of Strasbourg, 132
XXXV. TO FAREL.--Union of the Swiss Churches--first steps for the recall of Calvin to Geneva--some details concerning his ministry and his straitened circumstances--Lutheran ceremonies--the Church property--renewal of the League of Smalkald-- constancy of the German princes--example of fidelity to the cause of Christ on the part of the town of Strasbourg, 133
XXXVI. TO FAREL.--Ecclesiastical news of Switzerland-- destitution of the minister Megander--complaints addressed to Bucer--further projects of marriage on the part of Calvin, 139
XXXVII. TO THE CHURCH OF GENEVA.--Recommends anew the counsel of peace and brotherly agreement to the Church of Geneva, 142
XXXVIII. TO FAREL.--Journey of Farel to Strasbourg--scanty remunerationof Calvin--sale of his books, 149
XXXIX. TO FAREL.--Reconciliation of Farel with Caroli-- intercession of the Senate of Strasbourg in favour of the French Protestants--answer of Calvin to the