Psalm 118 Part 1 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABC DEFE AGAG HIHJ KLKL HMHM NONP| v | A |
| C M | B |
| Deliverance from a tumult | C |
| - | |
| The Lord appears my helper now | D |
| Nor is my faith afraid | E |
| What all the sons of earth can do | F |
| Since heav'n affords its aid | E |
| - | |
| 'Tis safer Lord to hope in thee | A |
| And have my God my friend | G |
| Than trust in men of high degree | A |
| And on their truth depend | G |
| - | |
| Like bees my foes beset me round | H |
| A large and angry swarm | I |
| But I shall all their rage confound | H |
| By thine almighty arm | J |
| - | |
| 'Tis through the Lord my heart is strong | K |
| In him my lips rejoice | L |
| While his salvation is my song | K |
| How cheerful is my voice | L |
| - | |
| Like angry bees they girt me round | H |
| When God appears they fly | M |
| So burning thorns with crackling sound | H |
| Make a fierce blaze and die | M |
| - | |
| Joy to the saints and peace belongs | N |
| The Lord protects their days | O |
| Let Isr'el tune immortal songs | N |
| To his almighty grace | P |
Isaac Watts
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Psalm 118 Part 1 is a poem by Isaac Watts. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.