Psalm 118 Part 3 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABC DEFE GHIH JKLK MNONv | A |
C M | B |
Christ the foundation of his church | C |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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