The glory of God shines, indeed, in all creatures on high and below, but never more brightly than in the cross.

There is no wisdom but that which is founded on the fear of God, which Solomon also declares to be the chief part of wisdom.

God is undoubtedly ready to pardon whenever the sinner turns. Therefore, he does not will his death, in so far as he wills repentance. But experience shows that this will, for the repentance of those whom he invites to himself, is not such as to make him touch all their hearts. Still, it cannot be said that he acts deceitfully; for though the external word only renders, those who hear it, and do not obey it, inexcusable, it is still truly regarded as an evidence of the grace by which he reconciles men to himself.

We are not to look to what men in themselves deserve but to attend to the image of God which exists in all and to which we owe all honor and love.

Lawful worship consists in obedience alone.

Whoever shall now contend that it is unjust to put heretics and blasphemers to death will knowingly and willingly incur their very guilt.

I consider looseness with words no less of a defect than looseness of the bowels.