Hymn 58 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B CDCE FGFG HIHI JKJL MNON PQLQThe devil vanquished or Michael's war with the dragon | A |
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Rev | B |
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Let mortal tongues attempt to sing | C |
The wars of heav'n when Michael stood | D |
Chief general of th' Eternal King | C |
And fought the battles of our God | E |
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Against the dragon and his host | F |
The armies of the Lord prevail | G |
In vain they rage in vain they boast | F |
Their courage sinks their weapons fail | G |
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Down to the earth was Satan thrown | H |
Down to the earth his legions fell | I |
Then was the trump of triumph blown | H |
And shook the dreadful deeps of hell | I |
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Now is the hour of darkness past | J |
Christ has assum'd his reigning power | K |
Behold the great accuser cast | J |
Down from the skies to rise no more | L |
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'Twas by thy blood immortal Lamb | M |
Thine armies trod the tempter down | N |
'Twas by thy word and powerful name | O |
They gain'd the battle and renown | N |
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Rejoice ye heav'ns let every star | P |
Shine with new glories round the sky | Q |
Saints while ye sing the heav'nly war | L |
Raise your Deliv'rer's name on high | Q |
Isaac Watts
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