National Anthem Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AAABCCCB DEDFGGGH IJJKAAAKFreedom spreads her downy wings | A |
Over all created things | A |
Glory to the King of kings | A |
Bend low to Him the knee | B |
Bring the heart before His throne | C |
Worship Him and Him alone | C |
He's the only King we own | C |
And He has made us free | B |
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The holiest spot a smiling sun | D |
E'er shed his genial rays upon | E |
Is that which gave a Washington | D |
The drooping world to cheer | F |
Sound the clarion peals of fame | G |
Ye who bear Columbia's name | G |
With existence freedom came | G |
It is man's birthright here | H |
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Heirs of an immortal sire | I |
Let his deeds your hearts inspire | J |
Weave the strain and wake the lyre | J |
Where your proud altars stand | K |
Hail with pride and loud harrahs | A |
Streaming from a thousand spars | A |
Freedom's rainbow flag of stars | A |
The symbol of our land | K |
George Pope Morris
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