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On the Theophania

Eusebius of Caesarea, tr. Lee, 1843

Who, of those that ever existed, is the mortal man, King, Philosopher, Lawgiver, or …

Who, of those that ever existed, is the mortal man, King, Philosopher, Lawgiver, or Prophet, whether Greek or Barbarian, who bore all this pre-eminence,—not after his death, but while he was still alive, and drew breath;—and could effect so much, that he should be preached throughout the whole earth? and, that his name should fill the hearing, and tongues of every people upon the face of the whole earth? But this, no man has done excepting our Saviour alone, who said to his disciples by word, and fulfilled it by deed: “Go and teach all nations.” He said (also) to them,—what He had foretold and previously revealed,—that it was necessary His Gospel should be preached throughout the whole creation, for a testimony to all nations. And, with the word, He brought the deed also to pass: for, immediately,—and not at a great distance of time,—the whole creation was filled with His words!