Truly England and the church of God hath had a great favour from the Lord, in this great victory given us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He attributes military success to divine favor for England and the church.
- In plain terms
- Our victory was a gift from God to England and the church.
- What can you take from it?
- Attribute success to forces beyond yourself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much of success is luck?
- Do you thank others for wins?
Another view
It ignores human effort and strategy.
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