Hymn 96 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B CDCD EFEG HDHD IJKJElection excludes boasting | A |
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Cor | B |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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