The first decree made for the observance of Sunday by Constantine, and worded as follows, was published sometime since in the REVIEW in an article; but as it is liable to be overlooked in that connection, we give it in this form for more convenient reference.
"The first decree for the observance of Sunday, was made by Constantine, the second Christian Emperor, in the year 321, and was in these words:
"Let all the judges and town people, and the occupation of all trades, rest on the venerable day of the sun; but let those who are situated in the country, freely and at full liberty attend to the business of agriculture; because it often happens that no other day is so fit for sowing corn and planting vines; lest the critical moment being let slip, men should lose the commodities granted by the providence of heaven."