different from his kingship. An earthly prince like William the Silent2 can be the head of his nation temporarily in that he thinks on its behalf, injects the nation with ardor and courage, and leads it to victory, but these things still do not as such make him a king. The recognition of Jesus as Head of the church is expressed in an even weaker way when that headship is limited to his church, as was often done in the ancient opposition against the papacy. Not wanting to recognize anyone as Christ’s