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Conscience Quote by Donald Cargill

“I have been a man of great sins, but He has been a God of great mercies; and now, through His mercies, I have a conscience as sound and quiet as if I had never sinned.” quote by Donald Cargill
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“I have been a man of great sins, but He has been a God of great mercies; and now, through His mercies, I have a conscience as sound and quiet as if I had never sinned.”

Donald Cargill

About This Quote

Source Sermon: 17th‑century Scottish Covenanter preaching

Divine mercy can cleanse conscience, making past sins feel distant.

In simple terms: God’s mercy quiets guilt.

Key Takeaway

Trust in forgiveness.

Themes

redemption grace humility

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • confession
  • ethical decision‑making

Key Concepts

forgiveness spiritual renewal

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can mercy replace accountability?
  • How do you balance mercy and responsibility?
A Different Perspective

Human frailty remains.

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