Hymn 166 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCDC AEAE FGFG HIHI JAAA KLAL CBMN OPOQThe Divine Perfections | A |
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How shall I praise th' eternal God | B |
That infinite Unknown | C |
Who can ascend his high abode | D |
Or venture near his throne | C |
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The great Invisible he dwells | A |
Concealed in dazzling light | E |
But his all searching eye reveals | A |
The secrets of the night | E |
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Those watchful eyes that never sleep | F |
Survey the world around | G |
His wisdom is a boundless deep | F |
Where all our thoughts are drowned | G |
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Speak we of strength his arm is strong | H |
To save or to destroy | I |
Infinite years his life prolong | H |
And endless is his joy | I |
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He knows no shadow of a change | J |
Nor alters his decrees | A |
Firm as a rock his truth remains | A |
To guard his promises | A |
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Sinners before his presence die | K |
How holy is his name | L |
His anger and his jealousy | A |
Burn like devouring flame | L |
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Justice upon a dreadful throne | C |
Maintains the rights of God | B |
While Mercy sends her pardons down | M |
Bought with a Savior's blood | N |
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Now to my soul immortal King | O |
Speak some forgiving word | P |
Then 'twill be double joy to sing | O |
The glories of my Lord | Q |
Isaac Watts
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