Hymn 155 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCBC ADED FGFG HDHD IJIKChrist our passover | A |
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Lo the destroying angel flies | B |
To Pharaoh's stubborn land | C |
The pride and flower of Egypt dies | B |
By his vindictive hand | C |
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He passed the tents of Jacob o'er | A |
Nor poured the wrath divine | D |
He saw the blood on every door | E |
And blessed the peaceful sign | D |
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Thus the appointed Lamb must bleed | F |
To break the Egyptian yoke | G |
Thus Isr'el is from bondage freed | F |
And 'scapes the angel's stroke | G |
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Lord if my heart were sprinkled too | H |
With blood so rich as thine | D |
Justice no longer would pursue | H |
This guilty soul of mine | D |
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Jesus our passover was slain | I |
And has at once procured | J |
Freedom from Satan's heavy chain | I |
And God's avenging sword | K |
Isaac Watts
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