And the might of the Gentile, unsmote by the sword, Hath melted like snow in the glance of the Lord!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even the mighty Gentile powers melt like snow when faced with divine authority.
- In plain terms
- Great powers crumble before God.
- What can you take from it?
- Divine or higher authority can humble any strength.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does 'Lord' represent for you?
- Can secular forces also 'melt'?
Another view
It assumes a universal belief in a singular divine lord.
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