Even if we make mistakes, God will be close to us with a broad mind and compassion and forgive our sins.
In this passage, the poet expressed his gratitude to God. He described God's tolerance and compassion with the phrase "How far the East is from the West and how far our transgressions are from us". This sentence means that even if we make a mistake, God will not leave us because of it, but will lend us a helping hand to return to God's arms.
This sentence can also be regarded as an encouragement and inspiration, reminding us not to be too self-blaming and pessimistic in life, but to keep faith and hope that God will forgive our sins and guide us forward.