The Life Of The Blessed Emperor Constantine -Eusebius Pamphilus

Chapter XI
Silence of the Council, After Some Words Spoken by the Bishop Eusebius

The bishop who occupied the chief place in the right division of the assembly then rose, and, addressing the emperor, delivered a concise speech, in a strain of praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God on his behalf. When he had resumed his seat, silence ensued, and all regarded the emperor with fixed attention; on which he looked serenely round on the assembly with a cheerful aspect, and, having collected his thoughts, in a calm and gentle tone gave utterance to the following words.

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