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On This Day: War of the Austrian Succession: A British fleet under Admiral George Anson... (1747) - Illustration on discovery | IllustrateTheWord

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On This Day: War of the Austrian Succession: A British fleet under Admiral George Anson... (1747)

Source: Today in History (history.muffinlabs.com) - CC BY-SA 3.048 words

On May 14, 1747: War of the Austrian Succession: A British fleet under Admiral George Anson defeats the French at the First Battle of Cape Finisterre.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about God's creation and human discovery. Consider using it when preaching about discovery.

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