Christians were cast to the lions, but the Christian church grew up a stately and spreading tree, overtopping the older and less vigorous growths, and stifling them by its shade.

• 基督徒是被投饲狮子了，但基督教会则长成一株堂皇繁茂的大树，高出于那些较老而较少生气的生长物，并以其复荫窒抑着它们。