Hymn 67 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B CCDD EEFF GHIC BBBB JKLM| Seeking the pastures of Christ the Shepherd | A |
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| SS | B |
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| Thou whom my soul admires above | C |
| All earthly joy and earthly love | C |
| Tell me dear Shepherd let me know | D |
| Where doth thy sweetest pasture grow | D |
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| Where is the shadow of that rock | E |
| That from the sun defends thy flock | E |
| Fain would I feed among thy sheep | F |
| Among them rest among them sleep | F |
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| Why should thy bride appear like one | G |
| That turns aside to paths unknown | H |
| My constant feet would never rove | I |
| Would never seek another love | C |
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| The footsteps of thy flock I see | B |
| Thy sweetest pastures here they be | B |
| A wondrous feast thy love prepares | B |
| Bought with thy wounds and groans and tears | B |
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| His dearest flesh he makes my food | J |
| And bids me drink his richest blood | K |
| Here to these hills my soul will come | L |
| Till my Beloved lead me home | M |
Isaac Watts
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