Hymn 96 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B CDCD EFEG HDHD IJKJ| Election excludes boasting | A |
| - | |
| Cor | B |
| - | |
| But few among the carnal wise | C |
| But few of noble race | D |
| Obtain the favor of thine eyes | C |
| Almighty King of Grace | D |
| - | |
| He takes the men of meanest name | E |
| For sons and heirs of God | F |
| And thus he pours abundant shame | E |
| On honorable blood | G |
| - | |
| He calls the fool and makes him know | H |
| The myst'ries of his grace | D |
| To bring aspiring wisdom low | H |
| And all its pride abase | D |
| - | |
| Nature has all its glories lost | I |
| When brought before his throne | J |
| No flesh shall in his presence boast | K |
| But in the Lord alone | J |
Isaac Watts
(1)
Poem topics: , Print This Poem , Rhyme Scheme
Submit Spanish Translation
Submit German Translation
Submit French Translation
About Hymn 96
Hymn 96 is a poem by Isaac Watts. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.