Psalm 123 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCBC DEDF GHIH JKLK MCNC| Pleading with submission | A |
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| O thou whose grace and justice reign | B |
| Enthroned above the skies | C |
| To thee our hearts would tell their pain | B |
| To thee we lift our eyes | C |
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| As servants watch their master's hand | D |
| And fear the angry stroke | E |
| Or maids before their mistress stand | D |
| And wait a peaceful look | F |
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| So for our sins we justly feel | G |
| Thy discipline O God | H |
| Yet wait the gracious moment still | I |
| Till thou remove thy rod | H |
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| Those that in wealth and pleasure live | J |
| Our daily groans deride | K |
| And thy delays of mercy give | L |
| Fresh courage to their pride | K |
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| Our foes insult us but our hope | M |
| In thy compassion lies | C |
| This thought shall bear our spirits up | N |
| That God will not despise | C |
Isaac Watts
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