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Title:
The faith of Queen Elizabeth : the poise, grace, and quiet strength behind the crown
Publication Date:
2019
Publication Information:
Grand Rapids : Zondervan, 2019.
Physical Description:
224 pages ; 21 cm
ISBN:
9780310356974
Abstract:
"Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history, credits her Christian faith as the steady anchor amidst life's trials and triumphs. With intimate stories about her remarkable life, The Faith of Queen Elizabeth by Dudley Delffs explores the personal beliefs, private struggles, and public service behind the Crown"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Duty and desire: answering the call to service -- Commitment and conviction: aligning behavior with beliefs -- Service and sacrifice: showing humility and respect toward all people -- Conviction and compromise: growing through private and public criticism -- Time and tide: keeping calm and carrying on -- Grace and grit: dancing with danger when necessary -- Example and exemplar: treating others as you wish to be treated -- Comfort and compassion: mourning life's losses by consoling others -- Wit and wisdom: finding joy by keeping perspective -- Mystery and majesty: endowing a legacy of faith for future generations.
Language:
English
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