Bitter Quote by William Wordsworth
“Sweet Mercy! to the gates of heaven This minstrel lead, his sins forgiven; The rueful conflict, the heart riven With vain endeavour, And memory of Earth's bitter leaven Effaced forever.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: (unknown title) likely 19th‑century lyric
A plea for divine mercy, confronting inner conflict and memory of past sins.
In simple terms: Seeking heaven’s forgiveness amid inner turmoil.
Key Takeaway
Seek forgiveness and let go of past burdens.
Themes
spirituality
redemption
inner conflict
Mood
hopeful
melancholy
Type
poetic
prayerful
When to use this quote
- confession
- personal crisis
- healing rituals
- creative writing
Key Concepts
forgiveness
memory
sin
Questions to Reflect On
- What burdens do you carry?
- Can forgiveness change your outlook?
A Different Perspective
Mercy may not erase all pain.
