Hymn 160 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCDC EAEA FGFG HHIJCustom in sin | A |
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Let the wild leopards of the wood | B |
Put off the spots that nature gives | C |
Then may the wicked turn to God | D |
And change their tempers and their lives | C |
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As well might Ethiopian slaves | E |
Wash out the darkness of their skin | A |
The deed as well might leave their graves | E |
As old transgressors cease to sin | A |
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Where vice has held its empire long | F |
'Twill not endure the least control | G |
None but a power divinely strong | F |
Can turn the current of the soul | G |
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Great God I own thy power divine | H |
That works to change this heart of mine | H |
I would be formed anew and bless | I |
The wonders of creating grace | J |
Isaac Watts
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