Hymn 17 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B CDAD BEBE FGHG IJKL| Victory over death | A |
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| Cor ff | B |
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| O for an overcoming faith | C |
| To cheer my dying hours | D |
| To triumph o'er the monster Death | A |
| And all his frightful powers | D |
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| Joyful with all the strength I have | B |
| My quiv'ring lips should sing | E |
| Where is thy boasted vict'ry Grave | B |
| And where the monster's sting | E |
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| If sin be pardoned I'm secure | F |
| Death hath no sting beside | G |
| The law gives sin its damning power | H |
| But Christ my ransom died | G |
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| Now to the God of victory | I |
| Immortal thanks be paid | J |
| Who makes us conquerors while we die | K |
| Through Christ our living head | L |
Isaac Watts
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