Psalm 16 Part 1 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BABA CDCE FGFH IJIJ| Confession of our poverty | A |
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| Preserve me Lord in time of need | B |
| For succor to thy throne I flee | A |
| But have no merits there to plead | B |
| My goodness cannot reach to thee | A |
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| Oft have my heart and tongue confessed | C |
| How empty and how poor I am | D |
| My praise can never make thee blessed | C |
| Nor add new glories to thy name | E |
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| Yet Lord thy saints on earth may reap | F |
| Some profit by the good we do | G |
| These are the company I keep | F |
| These are the choicest friends I know | H |
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| Let others choose the sons of mirth | I |
| To give a relish to their wine | J |
| I love the men of heav'nly birth | I |
| Whose thoughts and language are divine | J |
Isaac Watts
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About Psalm 16 Part 1
Psalm 16 Part 1 is a poem by Isaac Watts. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.