ok, I am sorry if I hurt you somehow so please forgive me.

I gonna give a try and some explanation, hope it isn't a dissapointing one.
The Crusader that still alived from the battle with Sin in the operation.

Master of history, - All people of Spira know history of it, except the Al Bhed
Lord of naught, - They ignored the teaching and use machina
Nigh fell in the great deed, - They're doing a great job and ALMOST doing a great deed but they loose.
Lost, not alone. - They lost but not alone after the temple help them.