Her death...brought me as nothing else could do to know and end my jealousy of God. It saved her faith from assault.

Sheldon Vanauken
Her death...brought me as nothing else could do to know...
Her death...brought me as nothing else could do to know...
Her death...brought me as nothing else could do to know...
Her death...brought me as nothing else could do to know...
About This Quote

The death of Lady Jane Grey meant that her Catholic faith could no longer be attacked. Her death allowed her to believe in God without being afraid of his power. The author symbolizes the idea that there are things that God can do that no other human being can possibly do. He frees Lady Grey from the shackles of jealousy, allowing her to put her faith in God.

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