hing; and although he did not approve or preach separation, he was
accused of contributing to the excitement of feeling, which gave rise to
it, by his mode of exhibiting the doctrines of the bible. We need
scarcely add, that the warning was without effect on this faithful
minister of Christ.

In the year 1813, a few pious individuals began to meet in private, for
the purpose of seeking and cherishing that holy truth which was banished
from the public assemblies. These persons were directed by some students
of theology, among whom was M. Empaytaz. The venerable company of
pastors soon heard of these unauthorized proceedings, and lost no time
in evincing their disapprobation respecting them. M. Empaytaz, was
especially marked out as the object of their displeasure; and they
refused to ordain him, unless he would avoid every religious assembly
which had not their sanction. He chose rather to incur their anathema
than to wound his conscience, and departed from the city.

But the light had broke forth, and it was not easy again to extinguish
it. The honourable company seem to have been extremely troubled as to
the course to be pursued. To sit still, however, was to yield to the
rising spirit of reformation, and they determined to bestir themselves.
Accordingly, after due deliberation, they issued certain regulations,
bearing date May 3, 1817, which they hoped would be received as
articles.

These articles however, did not produce the anticipated effect. The
doctrine of the divinity of Christ, and others equally offensive to
Unitarians, continued to be preached. In 1818, M. Malan, a pious
orthodox divine, was deprived of his place of regent of the college; and
another, M. Mejanel, was ordered to quit Geneva.

For some time, however, the individuals who retained their allegiance to
the Helvetic Confession, and remained at Geneva, still held their
meetings, with little other provocation than that of a few hard names,
such as "enthusiasts," "Nazarenes," "advocates for exploded doctrines,"
&c., which the Unitarians, in the exuberance of their wit, and the
overflowing of their liberality, had the gratification to bespatter
them. These attacks produced very little impression upon the persons
assailed. The arguments next adopted, were calculated to supply the
defect. About the beginning of July, 1818, the place of meeting being
changed, when the persons assembled, they found a large mob prepared to
insult them. These enlightened