Per Pacem Ad Lucem Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EEEE EFEG EAEA HEHE| I DO not ask O Lord that life may be | A |
| A pleasant road | B |
| I do not ask that Thou wouldst take from me | A |
| Aught of its load | B |
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| I do not ask that flowers should always spring | C |
| Beneath my feet | D |
| I know too well the poison and the sting | C |
| Of things too sweet | D |
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| For one thing only Lord dear Lord I plead | E |
| Lead me aright | E |
| Though strength should falter and though heart should bleed | E |
| Through Peace to Light | E |
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| I do not ask O Lord that thou shouldst shed | E |
| Full radiance here | F |
| Give but a ray of peace that I may tread | E |
| Without a fear | G |
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| I do not ask my cross to understand | E |
| My way to see | A |
| Better in darkness just to feel Thy hand | E |
| And follow Thee | A |
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| Joy is like restless day but peace divine | H |
| Like quiet night | E |
| Lead me O Lord till perfect Day shall shine | H |
| Through Peace to Light | E |
Adelaide Anne Procter
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