Protestantism in France From Death of Francis I to Edict of Nantes - James Aitken Wylie

The Synod sat four days; its place of meeting
was never discovered, and its business finished, its
mermbers departed for their homes, which they
reached in safety. Future councils have added
nothing of moment to the constitution of the
French Protestant Church, as framed by this its first
National Synod.[12]
The times subsequent to the holding of this
assembly were tunes of great prosperity to the
Protestants of France. The Spirit of God was
largely given them; and though the fires of
persecution continued to burn, the pastors were
multiplied, congregations waxed numerous, and the
knowledge and purity of their members kept pace
with their increase. The following picture of the
French Church at this era has been drawn by
Quick:--"The holy Word of God is duly, truly, and
powerfully preached in churches and fields, in
ships and houses, in vaults and cellars, in all places
where the Gospel ministers can have admission and
conveniency, and with singular success. Multitudes
are convinced and converted, established and
edified. Christ rideth out upon the white horse of
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