A Hymn to God the Father Questions

Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.

  1. How does the poem's form serve the subject of the poem? Why does Donne call it a "hymn"?
  2. Is the repetition of "done" significant in this poem? Why or why not? 
  3. What does the poem say about Original Sin? Is it forgivable? How?
  4. Why does the speaker "fear no more" at the end of the poem? Why end the poem with this line?
  5. Are there some sins about which the speaker is more vague or general? Why?