Institutes of the Christian Religion (Vol. 2 of 2)

chapter I am rather severe on our opponents, it is not that I would show

the ancient councils less honour than they deserve. I venerate them from my heart, and wish them to receive from all men the honour to which they are entitled; but here some limits must be observed, that we may derogate nothing from Christ. Now, it is the prerogative of Christ to preside over all councils, and ...