Death Quote by Sir Walter Raleigh
““When the grand twelve million jury of our sins and sinful fury, 'Gainst our souls black verdicts give, Christ pleads his death, and then we live. Be thou my speaker, taintless pleader, unblotted lawyer, true proceeder.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Grand Jury, 1600
He invokes a divine plea for justice, seeking a pure advocate against sin.
In simple terms: He asks for a flawless advocate to plead against sin.
Seek moral integrity in advocacy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- legal work
- counseling
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a 'taintless pleader' represent today?
- How can we embody pure advocacy?
Historical language may obscure meaning.