Hymn 63 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B CDCE AFAF GHGI JKJK LAMA DAEAChrist's humiliation and exaltation | A |
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Rev | B |
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What equal honors shall we bring | C |
To thee O Lord our God the Lamb | D |
When all the notes that angels sing | C |
Are far inferior to thy name | E |
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Worthy is he that once was slain | A |
The Prince of Peace that groaned and died | F |
Worthy to rise and live and reign | A |
At his Almighty Father's side | F |
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Power and dominion are his due | G |
Who stood condemned at Pilate's bar | H |
Wisdom belongs to Jesus too | G |
Though he was charged with madness here | I |
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All riches are his native right | J |
Yet he sustained amazing loss | K |
To him ascribe eternal might | J |
Who left his weakness on the cross | K |
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Honor immortal must be paid | L |
Instead of scandal and of scorn | A |
While glory shines around his head | M |
And a bright crown without a thorn | A |
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Blessings for ever on the Lamb | D |
Who bore the curse for wretched men | A |
Let angels sound his sacred name | E |
And every creature say Amen | A |
Isaac Watts
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