Psalm 118 Part 3 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABC DEFE GHIH JKLK MNON| v | A |
| C M | B |
| Christ the foundation of his church | C |
| - | |
| Behold the sure foundation stone | D |
| Which God in Zion lays | E |
| To build our heav'nly hopes upon | F |
| And his eternal praise | E |
| - | |
| Chosen of God to sinners dear | G |
| And saints adore the name | H |
| They trust their whole salvation here | I |
| Nor shall they suffer shame | H |
| - | |
| The foolish builders scribe and priest | J |
| Reject it with disdain | K |
| Yet on this Rock the church shall rest | L |
| And envy rage in vain | K |
| - | |
| What though the gates of hell withstood | M |
| Yet must this building rise | N |
| 'Tis thy own work almighty God | O |
| And wondrous in our eyes | N |
Isaac Watts
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