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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.” quote by Sir Walter Raleigh
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““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.””

Sir Walter Raleigh

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.

Key Takeaway

Seek moral integrity in advocacy.

Themes

justice faith advocacy

Mood

solemn inspirational

Type

literary spiritual

When to use this quote

  • legal work
  • counseling
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

theology ethical persuasion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does a 'taintless pleader' represent today?
  • How can we embody pure advocacy?
A Different Perspective

Historical language may obscure meaning.

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