Hymn 19 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B CDED FGHI JKLK MNON PHPH QRSR| The song of Simeon or Death made desirable | A |
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| Luke ff | B |
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| Lord at thy temple we appear | C |
| As happy Simeon came | D |
| And hope to meet our Savior here | E |
| O make our joys the same | D |
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| With what divine and vast delight | F |
| The good old man was filled | G |
| When fondly in his withered arms | H |
| He clasped the holy child | I |
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| Now I can leave this world he cried | J |
| Behold thy servant dies | K |
| I've seen thy great salvation Lord | L |
| And close my peaceful eyes | K |
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| This is the light prepared to shine | M |
| Upon the Gentile lands | N |
| Thine Isr'el's glory and their hope | O |
| To break their slavish bands | N |
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| Jesus the vision of thy face | P |
| Hath overpowering charms | H |
| Scarce shall I feel death's cold embrace | P |
| If Christ be in my arms | H |
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| Then while ye hear my heart strings break | Q |
| How sweet my minutes roll | R |
| A mortal paleness on my cheek | S |
| And glory in my soul | R |
Isaac Watts
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