Hymn 23 Part 1 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AA B C DEDE FGFG HIHI JFJF| A | |
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| Absent from the body and present with the Lord | B |
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| Cor | C |
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| Absent from flesh O blissful thought | D |
| What unknown joys this moment brings | E |
| Freed from the mischiefs sin has brought | D |
| From pains and fears and all their springs | E |
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| Absent from flesh illustrious day | F |
| Surprising scene triumphant stroke | G |
| That rends the prison of my clay | F |
| And I can feel my fetters broke | G |
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| Absent from flesh then rise my soul | H |
| Where feet nor wings could never climb | I |
| Beyond the heav'ns where planets roll | H |
| Measuring the cares and joys of time | I |
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| I go where God and glory shine | J |
| His presence makes eternal day | F |
| My all that's mortal I resign | J |
| For angels wait and point my way | F |
Isaac Watts
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About Hymn 23 Part 1
Hymn 23 Part 1 is a poem by Isaac Watts. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.