Psalm 113 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AB CCDEED FFGHHG IIJKLJ HHMNOMProper tune | A |
The majesty and condescension of God | B |
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Ye that delight to serve the Lord | C |
The honors of his name record | C |
His sacred name for ever bless | D |
Where'er the circling sun displays | E |
His rising beams or setting rays | E |
Let lands and seas his power confess | D |
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Not time nor nature's narrow rounds | F |
Can give his vast dominion bounds | F |
The heav'ns are far below his height | G |
Let no created greatness dare | H |
With our eternal God compare | H |
Armed with his uncreated might | G |
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He bows his glorious head to view | I |
What the bright hosts of angels do | I |
And bends his care to mortal things | J |
His sovereign hand exalts the poor | K |
He takes the needy from the door | L |
And makes them company for kings | J |
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When childless families despair | H |
He sends the blessing of an heir | H |
To rescue their expiring name | M |
The mother with a thankful voice | N |
Proclaims his praises and her joys | O |
Let every age advance his fame | M |
Isaac Watts
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