Psalm 119 Part 3 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B CDED B FGHG IJKJ B LMNI B OPIE B ODQD| Professions of sincerity repentance and obedience | A |
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| ver | B |
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| Thou art my portion O my God | C |
| Soon as I know thy way | D |
| My heart makes haste t' obey thy word | E |
| And suffers no delay | D |
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| ver | B |
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| I choose the path of heav'nly truth | F |
| And glory in my choice | G |
| Not all the riches of the earth | H |
| Could make me so rejoice | G |
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| The testimonies of thy grace | I |
| I set before my eyes | J |
| Thence I derive my daily strength | K |
| And there my comfort lies | J |
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| ver | B |
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| If once I wander from thy path | L |
| I think upon my ways | M |
| Then turn my feet to thy commands | N |
| And trust thy pard'ning grace | I |
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| ver | B |
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| Now I am thine for ever thine | O |
| O save thy servant Lord | P |
| Thou art my shield my hiding place | I |
| My hope is in thy word | E |
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| ver | B |
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| Thou hast inclined this heart of mine | O |
| Thy statutes to fulfil | D |
| And thus till mortal life shall end | Q |
| Would I perform thy will | D |
Isaac Watts
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About Psalm 119 Part 3
Psalm 119 Part 3 is a poem by Isaac Watts. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.