Coronation Hymn Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AB CDCDEEFFD GEGEHIJJE KLKLMNOOL IPIPQQRRPTune Luther's Chorale | A |
Ein' feste burg ist unser Gott | B |
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Of old our City hath renown | C |
Of God are her foundations | D |
Wherein this day a King we crown | C |
Elate among the nations | D |
Acknowledge then thou King | E |
And you ye people sing | E |
What deeds His arm hath wrought | F |
Yea let their tale be taught | F |
To endless generations | D |
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So long so far Jehovah guides | G |
His people's path attending | E |
By pastures green and water sides | G |
Toward His hill ascending | E |
Whence they beneath the stars | H |
Shall view their ancient wars | I |
Their perils far removed | J |
O might of mercy proved | J |
O love past comprehending | E |
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III | - |
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He was that God for man which spake | K |
From Sinai forth in thunder | L |
He was that Love for man which brake | K |
The dreadful grave asunder | L |
Lord over every lord | M |
His consecrating word | N |
An earthly prince awaits | O |
Lift then your heads ye gates | O |
Your King comes riding under | L |
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IV | - |
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Be ye lift up ye deathless doors | I |
Let wave your banners o'er Him | P |
Exult ye streets be strewn ye floors | I |
With palm with bay before Him | P |
With transport fetch Him in | Q |
Ye ransom'd folk from sin | Q |
Your Lord return'd to bless | R |
O kneeling king confess | R |
O subject men adore Him | P |
Arthur Thomas Quiller-couch
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