Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following…
““ Entreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, and thy God my God: Where thou diest, will I die, and there will I be buried." When she had finished, Rides the Wind demanded that she repeat it.Three times he asked her to repeat the passage. Then, setting the Bible aside, he took her hands in his own and said, never taking his eyes from hers, Where Walks the Fire goes,there will I go. Where Walks the Fire lodges, there will I lodge. Her people shall be my people. Her God shall be my God. Looking up,he said, "God who created all things.I thank you for sending Walks the Fire.I take her as my wife. I ask you to be pleased. You make all things.You make her heart sing for me.You make my heart answer back. You give your Son to die for us.We have no min-is-ter,but you know us.We are Lakota. We are husband and wife.We are yours.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A pledge of shared destiny and devotion, intertwining personal love with spiritual commitment and cultural identity.
In simple terms: A vow of mutual loyalty and faith.
Key Takeaway
Honor shared promises and identity.
Themes
love
faith
culture
commitment
Mood
solemn
intimate
Type
narrative
ritualistic
When to use this quote
- marriage vows
- intercultural dialogue
- rituals
Key Concepts
spiritual union
cultural heritage
Questions to Reflect On
- What does shared identity mean here?
- How does faith shape partnership?
A Different Perspective
May overlook individual autonomy.