Hymn 154 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCDD EEFF GGHI JJKK LLMM| Self righteousness insufficient | A |
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| Where are the mourners saith the Lord | B |
| That wait and tremble at my word | C |
| That walk in darkness all the day | D |
| Come make my name your trust and stay | D |
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| No works nor duties of your own | E |
| Can for the smallest sin atone | E |
| The robes that nature may provide | F |
| Will not your least pollutions hide | F |
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| The softest couch that nature knows | G |
| Can give the conscience no repose | G |
| Look to my righteousness and live | H |
| Comfort and peace are mine to give | I |
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| Ye sons of pride that kindle coals | J |
| With your own hands to warm your souls | J |
| Walk in the light of your own fire | K |
| Enjoy the sparks that ye desire | K |
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| This is your portion at my hands | L |
| Hell waits you with her iron bands | L |
| Ye shall lie down in sorrow there | M |
| In death in darkness and despair | M |
Isaac Watts
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