A Hymn Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GHGH AIAI HFEF| While thee I seek protecting Power | A |
| Be my vain wishes still'd | B |
| And may this consecrated hour | A |
| With better hopes be fill'd | B |
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| Thy love the powers of thought bestow'd | C |
| To thee my thoughts would soar | D |
| Thy mercy o'er my life has flow'd | C |
| That mercy I adore | D |
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| In each event of life how clear | E |
| Thy ruling hand I see | F |
| Each blessing to my soul more dear | E |
| Because conferr'd by thee | F |
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| In every joy that crowns my days | G |
| In every pain I bear | H |
| My heart shall find delight in praise | G |
| Or seek relief in prayer | H |
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| When gladness wings my favour'd hour | A |
| Thy love my thoughts shall fill | I |
| Resign'd when storms of sorrow lower | A |
| My soul shall meet thy will | I |
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| My lifted eye without a tear | H |
| The lowring storm shall see | F |
| My stedfast heart shall know no fear | E |
| That heart will rest on Thee | F |
Helen Maria Williams
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