Hymn 48 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B CDAD EFGF HICD JKLK MEKE| The Christian race | A |
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| Isa | B |
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| Awake our souls away our fears | C |
| Let every trembling thought begone | D |
| Awake and run the heav'nly race | A |
| And put a cheerful courage on | D |
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| True 'tis a strait and thorny road | E |
| And mortal spirits tire and faint | F |
| But they forget the mighty God | G |
| That feeds the strength of every saint | F |
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| Thee mighty God whose matchless power | H |
| Is ever new and ever young | I |
| And firm endures while endless years | C |
| Their everlasting circles run | D |
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| From thee the overflowing spring | J |
| Our souls shall drink a fresh supply | K |
| While such as trust their native strength | L |
| Shall melt away and droop and die | K |
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| Swift as an eagle cuts the air | M |
| We'll mount aloft to thine abode | E |
| On wings of love our souls shall fly | K |
| Nor tire amidst the heav'nly road | E |
Isaac Watts
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About Hymn 48
Hymn 48 is a poem by Isaac Watts. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.