Hymn 24 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B CDED FGHG IJKJ LGMGThe 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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