Hymn 4 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCDE FGFG HIHI JKLK DMBM| Salvation in the cross | A |
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| Here at thy cross my dying God | B |
| I lay my soul beneath thy love | C |
| Beneath the droppings of thy blood | D |
| Jesus nor shall it e'er remove | E |
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| Not all that tyrants think or say | F |
| With rage and lightning in their eyes | G |
| Nor hell shall fright my heart away | F |
| Should hell with all its legions rise | G |
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| Should worlds conspire to drive me thence | H |
| Moveless and firm this heart should lie | I |
| Resolved for that's my last defence | H |
| If I must perish there to die | I |
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| But speak my Lord and calm my fear | J |
| Am I not safe beneath thy shade | K |
| Thy vengeance will not strike me here | L |
| Nor Satan dares my soul invade | K |
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| Yes I'm secure beneath thy blood | D |
| And all my foes shall lose their aim | M |
| Hosannah to my dying God | B |
| And my best honors to his name | M |
Isaac Watts
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Hymn 4 is a poem by Isaac Watts. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.