History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week - John N. Andrews

monks, to attach them to her communion. It is
impossible to describe the artifices and expenses of
the court of Rome to effect this object, but all in
vain.'
"The Bible was translated into the Armenian
language in the fifth century, under very auspicious
circumstances, the history of which has come down
to us. It has been allowed by competent judges of
the language, to be a most faithful translation. La
Cruze calls it the 'Queen of Versions.' This Bible
has ever remained in the possession of the
Armenian people; and many illustrious instances of
genuine and enlightened piety occur in their
history. ...
"The Armenians in Hindoostan are our own
subjects. They acknowledge our government in
India, as they do that of the Sophi in Persia; and
they are entitled to our regard. They have preserved
the Bible in its purity; and their doctrines are, as far
as the author knows, the doctrines of the Bible.
Besides, they maintain the solemn observance of
Christian worship throughout our empire, ON THE
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