A Battle Prayer Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABBA CDDC EFFG| God of battles be with us now | A |
| Guard our sons from the lead of shame | B |
| Watch our sons when the cannons flame | B |
| Let them not to a tyrant bow | A |
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| God of battles to Thee we pray | C |
| Be with each loyal son who fights | D |
| In the cause of justice and human rights | D |
| Grant him strength and lead the way | C |
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| God of battles our youth we give | E |
| To the battle line on a foreign soil | F |
| To conquer hatred and lust and spoil | F |
| Grant that they and their cause shall live | G |
Edgar Albert Guest
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