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.

Avenge, O Lord, thy slaughtered saints, whose bones Lie scat

Summary

This quote is an invocation to God, urging Him to seek justice for the faithful individuals who were martyred (slaughtered saints), with their bones scattered in the cold Alpine mountains. The speaker asks God to remember those who remained devoted to His truth during a time when others worshiped inanimate objects. It emphasizes the plea for retribution on behalf of those who upheld God's teachings even in the face of adversity and persecution.

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