I thank the goodness and the grace Which on my birth have smiled, And made me in these Christian days, A happy English child.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker thanks God for birth blessings and identifies as a happy English child in Christian times.
- In plain terms
- Thanks God for being born happy in Christian England.
- What can you take from it?
- Gratitude for birthplace and faith.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you thankful for?
- How does place matter?
Another view
Privilege is not shared by all children.
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