Hymn 3 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B CDEF GHIJ KLKL MCNC OPLP QRQR PSTS UVWX PSTS| The 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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