If All the Swords in England: Quotes

[Elisabeth, Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire!]

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[Elisabeth, Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire!]

“But he warned the King—did he not, husband? Was not King Henry warned of what might follow if he forced the Chancellor to become Archbishop of Canterbury? ‘If you do this thing, my liege,’ said Thomas Becket himself when he learned what was afoot, ‘then you will rue it.’

[Elisabeth, Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire!]

"Edmund began pushing and shoving his way through the excited press, caring little what exalted ribs he prodded, what dignified toes he trampled on."
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[Elisabeth, Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire!]

“It is of no consequence to me,” he said at last, in a low voice. “If I am to be torn limb from limb, I will go.”

[Elisabeth, Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire!]

“Truly,” he said, “by God’s help I will enter England—though I know for certain my death awaits me.”

[Elisabeth, Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire!]

Perhaps this was the most splendid moment of Thomas Becket’s life—this joyous welcome home after exile. As he rode his horse at the head of his train of followers, his face shone with a brilliant, magnificent happiness, a glow that seemed like the glow of the sun, or of many candles lit in rejoicing.

[Elisabeth, Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire!]

“My lord, it is now no matter when you depart. Christ conquers—Christ reigns—Christ rules.”

[Elisabeth, Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire!]

“I make God my shield. If all the swords in England were pointed against my head, your threats could not move me. Foot to foot you will find me in the battle of my Lord.”

[Elisabeth, Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire!]

“I accept death,” replied the Archbishop, “in the name of the Lord. And I commend my soul and the cause of the Church to God and to his Blessed Mother, and to the patron saints of this church. I shall not feel your swords."