Hymn 58 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B CDCE FGFG HIHI JKJL MNON PQLQ| The 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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