--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And now that Thou has restored to me the…" description: "\"And now that Thou has restored to me the knowledge of Thyself, O Lord, let thy pardon fall on me, since Thy infinite mercy is not better known in anyth..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e29/dominicus-corea-65534_compassion_and-now-that-thou-has-restored-to-me-the_380872.jpg" --- # And now that Thou has restored to me the knowledge of… ![“And now that Thou has restored to me the knowledge of Thyself, O Lord, let thy pardon fall on me, since Thy infinite mercy is not better known in anything than in pardoning a Dismas (the traditional name of the good thief) on the Cross and a Dominicus Corea on the gallows. If in Hell there is room…” quote by Dominicus Corea](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e29/dominicus-corea-65534_compassion_and-now-that-thou-has-restored-to-me-the_380872.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e29/dominicus-corea-65534_compassion_and-now-that-thou-has-restored-to-me-the_380872.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e29/dominicus-corea-65534_compassion_and-now-that-thou-has-restored-to-me-the_380872.jpg) > “And now that Thou has restored to me the knowledge of Thyself, O Lord, let thy pardon fall on me, since Thy infinite mercy is not better known in anything than in pardoning a Dismas (the traditional name of the good thief) on the Cross and a Dominicus Corea on the gallows. If in Hell there is room for sinners, in Heaven also there is room for penitents.” [Dominicus Corea](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dominicus-corea/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Acknowledges divine mercy and forgiveness, comparing the pardoning of a thief and a condemned man as examples of God's boundless compassion. **In simple terms:** God's mercy extends to all, even the most condemned. Key Takeaway Seek forgiveness and trust divine compassion. Themes mercy forgiveness compassion redemption Mood humble reflective Type spiritual theological When to use this quote - personal prayer - confession - spiritual reflection - seeking absolution Key Concepts theology grace salvation Questions to Reflect On - How do you experience divine mercy in daily life? - Can forgiveness change a sinner's path? 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