Forgive Quote by John Donne
““I Wilt thou forgive that sin where I begun, Which was my sin, though it were done before? Wilt thou forgive that sin, though which I run, And do run still: though still I do deplore? When thou hast done, thou hast not done, For, I have more. II Wilt thou forgive that sin which I have won Others to sin? And, made my sin their door? Wilt thou forgive that sin which I did shun A year, or two: but wallowed in, a score? When thou hast done, thou hast not done, For I have more. III I have a sin of fear, that when I have spun My last thread, I shall perish on the shore; But swear by thy self, that at my death thy son Shall shine as he shines now, and heretofore; And, having done that, thou hast done, I fear no more.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Holy Sonnets, 1633
The speaker seeks forgiveness for repeated sins, acknowledging ongoing transgression and fear of death, yet hopes for divine redemption.
In simple terms: Seeking forgiveness for repeated sins and fear of death.
Key Takeaway
Seek forgiveness and trust in redemption.
Themes
sin
redemption
fear
faith
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- confession
- prayer
- moral reckoning
Key Concepts
spiritual struggle
self‑examination
Questions to Reflect On
- Can one truly be forgiven repeatedly?
- How does fear shape faith?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty may limit true repentance.
