Hymn 151 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCDE FFGG HHII JJKK| Prophecy and inspiration | A |
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| 'Twas by an order from the Lord | B |
| The ancient prophets spoke his word | C |
| His Spirit did their tongues inspire | D |
| And warmed their hearts with heav'nly fire | E |
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| The works and wonders which they wrought | F |
| Confirmed the messages they brought | F |
| The prophet's pen succeeds his breath | G |
| To save the holy words from death | G |
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| Great God mine eyes with pleasure look | H |
| On the dear volume of thy book | H |
| There my Redeemer's face I see | I |
| And read his name who died for me | I |
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| Let the false raptures of the mind | J |
| Be lost and vanish in the wind | J |
| Here I can fix my hope secure | K |
| This is thy word and must endure | K |
Isaac Watts
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