Francis Makemie Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCCBBCCB DEEDFF| Presbyter of Christ in Americas | A |
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| To thee plain hero of a rugged race | B |
| We bring the meed of praise too long delayed | C |
| Thy fearless word and faithful work have made | C |
| For God's Republic firmer path and place | B |
| In this New World thou hast proclaimed the grace | B |
| And power of Christ in many a forest glade | C |
| Teaching the truth that leaves men unafraid | C |
| Of frowning tyranny or death's dark face | B |
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| Oh who can tell how much we owe to thee | D |
| Makemie and to labour such as thine | E |
| For all that makes America the shrine | E |
| Of faith untrammeled and of conscience free | D |
| Stand here grey stone and consecrate the sod | F |
| Where rests this brave Scotch Irish man of God | F |
Henry Van Dyke
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