Hymn 161 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCBC DEDE FGEH IJIC KEKE LEMEChristian virtues or The difficulty of conversion | A |
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Strait is the way the door is strait | B |
That leads to joys on high | C |
'Tis but a few that find the gate | B |
While crowds mistake and die | C |
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Beloved self must be denied | D |
The mind and will renewed | E |
Passion suppressed and patience tried | D |
And vain desires subdued | E |
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Flesh is a dangerous foe to grace | F |
Where it prevails and rules | G |
Flesh must be humbled pride abased | E |
Lest they destroy our souls | H |
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The love of gold be banished hence | I |
That vile idolatry | J |
And every member every sense | I |
in sweet subjection lie | C |
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The tongue that most unruly power | K |
Requires a strong restraint | E |
We must be watchful every hour | K |
And pray but never faint | E |
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Lord can a feeble helpless worm | L |
Fulfil a task so hard | E |
Thy grace must all my work perform | M |
And give the free reward | E |
Isaac Watts
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