Hymne to God my God in My Sicknesse

"Hymne to God my God, in My Sicknesse" The poem is probably written late in Donne's life, definitely following his conversion to the Anglican faith. Donne seems to be dying of some incurable illness that the doctors do not know how to cure. He begins by saying that he is coming a holy room, possibly in his funeral. Upon entering this holy room, probably a sanctuary, he joins up with the saints of old which …

…represents sanctity and regalness since it is the color of kings, especially the eternal king. Donne also wants to take on the crown of thrones so that he may feel the pain that one must feel in order to truly preach the word of God. Ultimately, he hopes that others to whom he preached will be received by God the same way he was received. Bibliography Hymne to God My God, in My Sicknesse Bible