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The emperor was now translated from his earthly dominions to a better
kingdom .
The body of the emperor was enclosed in a golden coffin, and was
carried to Constantinople by the governors of the provinces, the
military commanders, and the other officers of state, preceded and
followed by the whole army, all bitterly deploring their loss; for
Constantine had been as an affectionate father to them all. The body
of the emperor was allowed to remain in the palace until the arrival of
his sons, and high honours were rendered to it. But these details
require no description here, as a full account has been given by other
writers. From their works, which are easy of access, may be learnt
how greatly the Ruler of all honours His faithful servants. If any
one should be tempted to unbelief, let him look at what occurs now near
the tomb and the statue of Constantine , and then he must admit the
truth of what God has said in the Scriptures, "Them that honour Me
I will honour, and they that despise Me shall be lightly esteemed
."
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