Calvinism: The Stone Lectures

Sin has, in therealm of politics, broken down the direct government of God, andtherefore the exercise of authority for the purpose of government, hassubsequently been invested in men, as a mechanical remedy.

The real,heavenly, invisible Church must manifest itself in the earthly Church. Ifnot, you will have a society, but no church.

It is a sovereignty of the people therefore, which is perfectly identical with atheism. And herein lies its self-abasement. In the sphere of Calvinism, as also in your Declaration, the knee is bowed toGod, while over aga…