Psalm 122 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCDC EFGF HIHI JKJK FLFL MNON| Going to church | A |
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| How did my heart rejoice to hear | B |
| My friends devoutly say | C |
| In Zion let us all appear | D |
| And keep the solemn day | C |
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| I love her gates I love the road | E |
| The church adorned with grace | F |
| Stands like a palace built for God | G |
| To show his milder face | F |
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| Up to her courts with joys unknown | H |
| The holy tribes repair | I |
| The Son of David holds his throne | H |
| And sits in judgment there | I |
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| He hears our praises and complaints | J |
| And while his awful voice | K |
| Divides the sinners from the saints | J |
| We tremble and rejoice | K |
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| Peace be within this sacred place | F |
| And joy a constant guest | L |
| With holy gifts and heav'nly grace | F |
| Be her attendants blest | L |
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| My Soul shall pray for Zion still | M |
| While life or breath remains | N |
| There my best friends my kindred dwell | O |
| There God my Savior reigns | N |
Isaac Watts
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