Forgive Quote by John Donne
““Wilt Thou forgive that sin where I begun, Which was my sin, though it were done before? Wilt Thou forgive that sin through which I run, And do run still, though still I do deplore? When Thou hast done, Thou hast not done, For I have more. "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 wallow'd in a score? When Thou hast done, Thou hast not done, For I have more. "I have a sin of fear, that when I've spun My last thread, I shall perish on the shore; But swear by Thyself, 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 Sonnet, 1601
A plea for forgiveness of repeated sins, acknowledging ongoing sinfulness yet seeking divine mercy and redemption.
In simple terms: Ask for forgiveness despite repeated faults.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine grace.
Themes
faith
repentance
sin
redemption
Mood
somber
contemplative
Type
religious
poetic
When to use this quote
- confessional prayer
- personal reflection
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Grace
human frailty
spiritual struggle
Questions to Reflect On
- Can true forgiveness transform behavior?
- What prevents us from fully repenting?
A Different Perspective
Human nature may resist true change.
