grace of God
/ˌɡreɪs əv ˈɡɒd/noun
1Usually with the. Divine favour or benevolence, especially as freely shown by God to humanity without regard to merit.
2Any of several medicinal herbs; especially. St. John's wort (Hypericum species). Also with the. Compare grace, Gratia Dei. Now historical and rare.
Phrases
by the grace of God
there but for the grace of God go I
Origin
Middle English; earliest use found in Hali Meidenhad: an alliterative homily. From grace + of + god, after post-classical Latin gratia Dei.
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