Hymn 38 Part 1 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B CDED FGHG IJIJ KLML NONP QRQR| The atonement of Christ | A |
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| Rom | B |
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| How is our nature spoiled by sin | C |
| Yet nature ne'er hath found | D |
| The way to make the conscience clean | E |
| Or heal the painful wound | D |
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| In vain we seek for peace with God | F |
| By methods of our own | G |
| Jesus there's nothing but thy blood | H |
| Can bring us near the throne | G |
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| The threat'nings of thy broken law | I |
| Impress our souls with dread | J |
| If God his sword of vengeance draw | I |
| It strikes our spirits dead | J |
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| But thine illustrious sacrifice | K |
| Hath answered these demands | L |
| And peace and pardon from the skies | M |
| Came down by Jesus' hands | L |
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| Here all the ancient types agree | N |
| The altar and the lamb | O |
| And prophets in their visions see | N |
| Salvation through his name | P |
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| 'Tis by thy death we live O Lord | Q |
| 'Tis on thy cross we rest | R |
| For ever be thy love adored | Q |
| Thy name for ever blessed | R |
Isaac Watts
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