--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I Wilt thou forgive that sin where I…" description: "\"“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 s..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/76d/john-donne-933_forgive_i-wilt-thou-forgive-that-sin-where-i-beg_1028110.png" --- # I Wilt thou forgive that sin where I begun, Which was my… ![“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…” quote by John Donne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/76d/john-donne-933_forgive_i-wilt-thou-forgive-that-sin-where-i-beg_1028110.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/76d/john-donne-933_forgive_i-wilt-thou-forgive-that-sin-where-i-beg_1028110.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/76d/john-donne-933_forgive_i-wilt-thou-forgive-that-sin-where-i-beg_1028110.png) > ““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.”” [John Donne](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/john-donne/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. 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? 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