Against Scoffing And Calling Names Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis

Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DEDE FGBG HIHI JKJK LMLM

Our tongues were made to bless the LordA
And not speak ill of menB
When others give a railing wordC
We must not rail againB
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Cross words and angry names requireD
To be chastised at schoolE
And he's in danger of hell fireD
That calls his brother foolE
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But lips that dare be so profaneF
To mock and jeer and scoffG
At holy things or holy menB
The Lord shall cut them offG
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When children in their wanton playH
Served old Elisha soI
And bade the prophet go his wayH
Go up thou bald head goI
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God quickly stopped their wicked breathJ
And sent two raging bearsK
That tore them limb from limb to deathJ
With blood and groans and tearsK
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Great God How terrible art thouL
To sinners e'er so youngM
Grant me thy grace and teach me howL
To tame and rule my tongueM

Isaac Watts



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