Hymn 119 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B CDCD EFEG HIHI JKLK| The different success of the gospel | A |
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| Cor Cor | B |
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| Christ and his cross is all our theme | C |
| The myst'ries that we speak | D |
| Are scandal in the Jew's esteem | C |
| And folly to the Greek | D |
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| But souls enlightened from above | E |
| With joy receive the word | F |
| They see what wisdom power and love | E |
| Shine in their dying Lord | G |
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| The vital savor of his name | H |
| Restores their fainting breath | I |
| But unbelief perverts the same | H |
| To guilt despair and death | I |
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| Till God diffuse his graces down | J |
| Like showers of heav'nly rain | K |
| In vain Apollos sows the ground | L |
| And Paul may plant in vain | K |
Isaac Watts
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Hymn 119 is a poem by Isaac Watts. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.