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Conscience Before Honors

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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Sep 9, 1889

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 15, No. 35.

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Conscience Before Honors

THAT was a noble expression of the Chancellor Benevolus when directed by the Emperor Valentinian to write the bloody edict in favor of the Arians, being threatened with banishment if he refused. Taking off his girdle, the ensign of his office, he threw it at the feet of the Emperor, and said, "Take back your honors and leave me my conscience."