How Vast The Benefits Divine Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCD EFGG HHIIHow vast the benefits divine which we in Christ possess | A |
We are redeemed from guilt and shame and called to holiness | B |
But not for works which we have done or shall hereafter do | C |
Hath God decreed on sinful men salvation to bestow | D |
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The glory Lord from first to last is due to Thee alone | E |
Aught to ourselves we dare not take or rob Thee of Thy crown | F |
Our glorious Surety undertook to satisfy for man | G |
And grace was given us in Him before the world began | G |
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This is Thy will that in Thy love we ever should abide | H |
That earth and hell should not prevail to turn Thy Word aside | H |
Not one of all the chosen race but shall to heav n attain | I |
Partake on earth the purposed grace and then with Jesus reign | I |
Augustus Montague Toplady
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