Hymn 24 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B CDED FGHG IJKJ LGMG| The rich sinner dying | A |
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| Psa Eccl Job | B |
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| In vain the wealthy mortals toil | C |
| And heap their shining dust in vain | D |
| Look down and scorn the humble poor | E |
| And boast their lofty hills of gain | D |
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| Their golden cordials cannot ease | F |
| Their pained hearts or aching heads | G |
| Nor fright nor bribe approaching death | H |
| From glitt'ring roofs and downy beds | G |
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| The ling'ring the unwilling soul | I |
| The dismal summons must obey | J |
| And bid a long a sad farewell | K |
| To the pale lump of lifeless clay | J |
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| Thence they are huddled to the grave | L |
| Where kings and slaves have equal thrones | G |
| Their bones without distinction lie | M |
| Amongst the heap of meaner bones | G |
Isaac Watts
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