As Atticus ends his closing address with the simple line “In the name of God, do your duty”.

But as he turns, he mutters something that is barely eligible and more to himself than to the jury. “In the name of god believe him.” In this sentence, Harper Lee once again establishes the Atticus’ vulnerability and emotional connection to the case. As he speaks this line almost to himself rather than the jury it comes across as a wish or a prayer to a God he believes is the only person who could give Tom Robinson a fair trial. He hopes that the jury will follow their God and prevent any racist injustice.