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“The strength of man sinks in the hour of trial; but there doth live a Power that to the battle girdeth the weak.” quote by Joanna Baillie
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“The strength of man sinks in the hour of trial; but there doth live a Power that to the battle girdeth the weak.”

Joanna Baillie

About This Quote

Source Play: 'The Fatal Discovery', 1794

In trials, human strength wanes, yet a divine power supports the weak in battle.

In simple terms: Weakness in trials is aided by divine power.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual support in hardship.

Themes

faith strength trial

Mood

solemn inspirational

Type

spiritual literary

When to use this quote

  • war
  • personal crisis
  • spiritual struggle

Key Concepts

theology resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner strengths help you endure?
  • How do you find power in adversity?
A Different Perspective

May assume belief in a specific deity.

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