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and England, but to Germany, Switzerland,

and even Italy.

But Rome had fixed her eyes on Britain, and

resolved to bring it under her supremacy. In

the sixth century her missionaries undertook

the conversion of the heathen Saxons. They

were received with favor by the proud

barbarians, and they induced many

thousands to profess the Romish faith. As the

work progressed, the papal leaders and their

converts encountered the primitive

Christians. A striking contrast was presented.

The latter were simple, humble, and

Scriptural in character, doctrine, and

manners, while the former manifested the

superstition, pomp, and arrogance of popery.

The emissary of Rome demanded that these

Christian churches acknowledge the

supremacy of the sovereign pontiff. The