The Supreme Sacrifice Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABBCCBBCDEDEFF| Well nigh two thousand years hath Israel | A |
| Suffered the scorn of man for love of God | B |
| Endured the outlaw's ban the yoke the rod | B |
| With perfect patience Empires rose and fell | C |
| Around him Nebo was adored and Bel | C |
| Edom was drunk with victory and trod | B |
| On his high places while the sacred sod | B |
| Was desecrated by the infidel | C |
| His faith proved steadfast without breach or flaw | D |
| But now the last renouncement is required | E |
| His truth prevails his God is God his Law | D |
| Is found the wisdom most to be desired | E |
| Not his the glory He maligned misknown | F |
| Bows his meek head and says Thy will be done | F |
Emma Lazarus
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