Calvinize

Both of these unions: -- partial in themselves -- have tended, in the result, very materially to de-Calvinize (if I may coin the word) the general Presbyterianism of Scotland, and break down narrow prejudices, to widen the outlook and enlarge the sympathies of those who took part in them.

The War and Unity Being Lectures Delivered At The Local Lectures Summer Meeting Of The University Of Cambridge, 1918 1911

After the dismissal of Hesshusius, Elector Frederick III, who had shortly before played a conspicuous role in endeavoring to win the day for Melanchthonianism at the Lutheran Assembly of Naumburg, immediately began to Calvinize his territory.

Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church 1894

"'T was better thus," said that stern Calvinist, whose dearest wish was to "Calvinize the world," than to have passed his time in idleness, "which is the Devil's pillow."

PG Edition of Netherlands series — Complete John Lothrop Motley 1845

"'T was better thus," said that stern Calvinist, whose dearest wish was to "Calvinize the world," than to have passed his time in idleness, "which is the Devil's pillow."

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1566-74) John Lothrop Motley 1845

"'T was better thus," said that stern Calvinist, whose dearest wish was to "Calvinize the world," than to have passed his time in idleness, "which is the Devil's pillow."

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Complete (1555-84) John Lothrop Motley 1845

"'T was better thus," said that stern Calvinist, whose dearest wish was to "Calvinize the world," than to have passed his time in idleness, "which is the Devil's pillow."

The Rise of the Dutch Republic — Volume 21: 1573-74 John Lothrop Motley 1845

Calvinize v. To teach or imbue with the doctrines of Calvinism. brethren n. pl.

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