Hymn, Imitated From The French Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABBCCAADE A FFGGHHII A JJKKLMNN| I | A |
| CALM all the tumults that invade | B |
| Our souls and lend Thy pow'rful aid | B |
| O Source of Mercy soothe our pains | C |
| And break O break our cruel chains | C |
| To Thee the captive pours his cry | A |
| To Thee the mourner loves to fly | A |
| The incense of our tears receive | D |
| 'Tis all the incense we can give | E |
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| II | A |
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| Eternal Power our cause defend | F |
| O God of innocence the friend | F |
| Near Thee for ever she resides | G |
| In Thee for ever she confides | G |
| Thou know'st the secrets of the breast | H |
| Thou know'st th' oppressor and th' opprest | H |
| Do Thou our wrongs with pity see | I |
| Avert a doom offending Thee | I |
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| III | A |
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| But should the murd'rer's arm prevail | J |
| Should tyranny our lives assail | J |
| Unmov'd triumphant scorning death | K |
| We'll bless Thee with our latest breath | K |
| The hour the glorious hour will come | L |
| That consecrates the patriot's tomb | M |
| And with the pang our mem'ry claims | N |
| Our country will avenge our names | N |
Helen Maria Williams
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