Author: J. Donne, 1573-1631 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary #498 (1996) Meter: 10.10.10.10.8.4 First Line: Wilt Thou forgive that sin, where I begun Lyrics: 1 Wilt Thou forgive that sin, where I begun,
Which is my sin, though it were done before?
Wilt Thou forgive those sins 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.
2 Wilt Thou forgive that sin, by which I 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.
3 I have a sin of fear that when I've spun
My last thread, I shall perish on the shore;
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.
Topics: Confession and Absolution; Trinity 19 Languages: English Tune Title: DONNE
Wilt Thou Forgive That Sin