Hymn 3 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B CDEF GHIJ KLKL MCNC OPLP QRQR PSTS UVWX PSTSThe nativity of Christ | A |
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Luke ff ff | B |
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Behold the grace appears | C |
The promise is fulfilled | D |
Mary the wondrous virgin bears | E |
And Jesus is the child | F |
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The Lord the highest God | G |
Calls him his only Son | H |
He bids him rule the lands abroad | I |
And gives him David's throne | J |
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O'er Jacob shall he reign | K |
With a peculiar sway | L |
The nations shall his grace obtain | K |
His kingdom ne'er decay | L |
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To bring the glorious news | M |
A heav'nly form appears | C |
He tells the shepherds of their joys | N |
And banishes their fears | C |
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Go humble swains said he | O |
To David's city fly | P |
The promised infant born to day | L |
Doth in a manger lie | P |
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With looks and hearts serene | Q |
Go visit Christ your King | R |
And straight a flaming troop was seen | Q |
The shepherds heard them sing | R |
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Glory to God on high | P |
And heav'nly peace on earth | S |
Goodwill to men to angels joy | T |
At the Redeemer's birth | S |
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In worship so divine | U |
Let saints employ their tongues | V |
With the celestial hosts we join | W |
And loud repeat their songs | X |
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Glory to God on high | P |
And heav'nly peace on earth | S |
Goodwill to men to angels joy | T |
At our Redeemer's birth | S |
Isaac Watts
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