Hymn 166 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCDC AEAE FGFG HIHI JAAA KLAL CBMN OPOQ| The 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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