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Often appears with: treaties, truces, and peacemaking · religious persecution and toleration · grignan at worms · francis i of france · diplomacy and embassies · charles v
Usually: letter or document (1) · injustice endured (1) · the test or trial (1) · exhortation (1) · indignation (1)
“For, indeed, I hear the pensioners of the King have succeeded in estranging the affections of many from their cause.” Jean Calvin, Letters of John Calvin, Volume I · observation
“Very many are pining and wasting away in prison; others are scattered about everywhere in their flight.” Jean Calvin, Letters of John Calvin, Volume I · vivid
From Geneva on 24 July 1545, Calvin urges a supporter to renew energetic action for Waldensians in Provence, arguing the French king’s “moderation” is fake and persecutions will intensify without strong diplomatic pressure.
GENEVA, *24th July 1545*. Of the energy with which, you have espoused the cause of the brethren in Provence, I am myself the very best witness. Because I have no doubt that you continue still of the same mind and resolution, I shall not waste words by endeavouring at greater length to stir you up, that I may not seem to distrust your promise and your hearty desire to help them. But I shall merely warn you, and that …