The bishop who occupied the chief place in the right division of the assembly [3248] then rose, and, addressing the emperor, delivered a concise speech, in a strain of 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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Footnotes:

[3248] [The authority of Sozomen and other writers seems to decide that this was Eusebius himself.--Bag.]