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When faith is kneeling by his bed of death, And innocence…

“When faith is kneeling by his bed of death, And innocence is closing up his eyes, Now if thou would'st, when all have given him over, From death to life, thou might'st him yet recover” quote by Michael Drayton
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“When faith is kneeling by his bed of death, And innocence is closing up his eyes, Now if thou would'st, when all have given him over, From death to life, thou might'st him yet recover”

Michael Drayton

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Faith kneels at death, innocence closes eyes, yet hope may revive life from death.

In simple terms: Faith can revive even at death.

Key Takeaway

Hold hope when facing mortality.

Themes

faith death hope

Mood

somber hopeful

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • end‑of‑life care
  • personal loss

Key Concepts

spirituality resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “faith” mean in crisis?
  • How can hope be nurtured after loss?
A Different Perspective

Hope may feel unrealistic in deep sorrow.

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