Being thus arrived in a good harbor, and brought safe to land, they fell upon their knees and blessed the God of Heaven who had brought them over the vast and furious ocean, and delivered them from all the perils and miseries thereof, again to set their feet on the firm and stable earth, their proper element.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Upon reaching safety, they thanked God for delivering them from the dangers of the sea.
- In plain terms
- They thanked God for bringing them safely to land.
- What can you take from it?
- Reaching safety often prompts gratitude for past dangers survived.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes you feel gratitude for survival?
- How do you mark the end of a difficult journey?
Another view
Framing safety as divine deliverance may overlook human effort.
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