Psalm 119 Part 3 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B CDED B FGHG IJKJ B LMNI B OPIE B ODQDProfessions 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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