Alpine Quote by John Milton
“Avenge, O Lord, thy slaughtered saints, whose bones Lie scattered on the Alpine mountains cold; Ev'n them who kept thy truth so pure of old When all our fathers worshipped stocks and stones Forget not.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Paradise Lost, Book I, 1667
The speaker urges remembrance of true faith despite idolatry and suffering.
In simple terms: Remember true faith despite false idols.
Key Takeaway
Stay faithful in adversity.
Themes
faith
perseverance
memory
Mood
solemn
reflective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- religious persecution
- personal loss
- historical oppression
Key Concepts
idolatry
martyrdom
spiritual warfare
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true faith look like today?
- How to honor the fallen without hatred?
A Different Perspective
May be interpreted as endorsing vengeance.
