The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire · ¶643
Doubtless there were many among the primitive Christians of a temper more suitable to the meekness and charity of their profession. There were many who felt a sincere compassion for the danger of their friends and countrymen, and who exerted the most benevolent zeal to save them from the impending destruction.Read in context ›
Edward Gibbon · Project Gutenberg #731 (Milman edition) — public domain
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