These evils I deserve, and more
. . . .
Justly, yet despair not of his final read more

These evils I deserve, and more
. . . .
Justly, yet despair not of his final pardon,
Whose ear is ever open, and his eye
Gracious to re-admit the suppliant.

Good, to forgive;
Best to forget.

Good, to forgive;
Best to forget.

He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass.

He who cannot forgive breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass.

What if this cursed hand
Where thicker than itself with brother's blood,
Is there not rain enough read more

What if this cursed hand
Where thicker than itself with brother's blood,
Is there not rain enough in the sweet heavens
To wash it white as snow?

A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the full value of time and will not suffer read more

A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the full value of time and will not suffer it to pass away in unnecessary pain.

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the read more

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me.

As we know, forgiveness of oneself is the hardest of all the forgivenesses.

As we know, forgiveness of oneself is the hardest of all the forgivenesses.

You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish read more

You will know that forgiveness has begun when you recall those who hurt you and feel the power to wish them well.

To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness.

To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive untold peace and happiness.