A hymn to God, the Father

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Will you forgive the sin

That I have done before,

That through which I have run

And that I could not avoid?

Will you forgive the sin

That I led others to do?

Will you forgive the sin

That I did without knowing?

To doubt if you forgive

Itself is a sin that I make.

Punish me if you want

But assure me salvation.

[Inspired by the poem under the same title by John Donne 1572-1631]

2910.2008