The Divine Lullaby Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCBBC ADEDDE AFGFFG AHCIHC| I hear Thy voice dear Lord | A |
| I hear it by the stormy sea | B |
| When winter nights are black and wild | C |
| And when affright I call to Thee | B |
| It calms my fears and whispers me | B |
| Sleep well my child | C |
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| I hear Thy voice dear Lord | A |
| In singing winds in falling snow | D |
| The curfew chimes the midnight bell | E |
| Sleep well my child it murmurs low | D |
| The guardian angels come and go | D |
| O child sleep well | E |
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| I hear Thy voice dear Lord | A |
| Ay though the singing winds be stilled | F |
| Though hushed the tumult of the deep | G |
| My fainting heart with anguish chilled | F |
| By Thy assuring tone is thrilled | F |
| Fear not and sleep | G |
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| Speak on speak on dear Lord | A |
| And when the last dread night is near | H |
| With doubts and fears and terrors wild | C |
| Oh let my soul expiring hear | I |
| Only these words of heavenly cheer | H |
| Sleep well my child | C |
Eugene Field
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