Psalm 116 Part 1 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCBC DEFE GHGH IJIJ KLKM NONP| Recovery from sickness | A |
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| I love the Lord he heard my cries | B |
| And pitied every groan | C |
| Long as I live when troubles rise | B |
| I'll hasten to his throne | C |
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| I love the Lord he bowed his ear | D |
| And chased my griefs away | E |
| O let my heart no more despair | F |
| While I have breath to pray | E |
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| My flesh declined my spirits fell | G |
| And I drew near the dead | H |
| While inward pangs and fears of hell | G |
| Perplexed my wakeful head | H |
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| My God I cried thy servant save | I |
| Thou ever good and just | J |
| Thy power can rescue from the grave | I |
| Thy power is all my trust | J |
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| The Lord beheld me sore distressed | K |
| He bid my pains remove | L |
| Return my soul to God thy rest | K |
| For thou hast known his love | M |
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| My God hath saved my soul from death | N |
| And dried my falling tears | O |
| Now to his praise I'll spend my breath | N |
| And my remaining years | P |
Isaac Watts
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Psalm 116 Part 1 is a poem by Isaac Watts. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.