Nay, the very same temples, the very same images, which were once consecrated to Jupiter and the other demons, are now consecrated to the Virgin Mary and the other saints.

The very same rites and inscriptions are ascribed to both, the very same prodigies and miracles are related of these as of those.

In short, almost the whole of paganism is converted and applied to popery; the one is manifestly formed upon the same plan and principles as the other; so that there is not only a conformity, but even a uniformity, in the worship of ancient and modern, of heathen and Christian Rome." DEBASEMENT OF CHRISTIANITY.

Thus far Bishop Newton; but to return to the times of Constantine: though these concessions to old and popular ideas were permitted and even encouraged, the dominant religious party never for a moment hesitated to enforce its decisions by the aid of the civil power--an aid which was freely given.

Constantine thus carried into effect the acts of the Council of Nicea.