Psalm 21 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCBC DEDE FGFG HIHI JKJK LELE| Our king is the care of Heaven | A |
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| The king O Lord with songs of praise | B |
| Shall in thy strength rejoice | C |
| And blest with thy salvation raise | B |
| To heav'n his cheerful voice | C |
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| Thy sure defence through nations round | D |
| Has spread his glorious name | E |
| And his successful actions crowned | D |
| With majesty and fame | E |
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| Then let the king on God alone | F |
| For timely aid rely | G |
| His mercy shall support the throne | F |
| And all our wants supply | G |
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| But righteous Lord his stubborn foes | H |
| Shall feel thy dreadful hand | I |
| Thy vengeful arm shall find out those | H |
| That hate his mild command | I |
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| When thou against them dost engage | J |
| Thy just but dreadful doom | K |
| Shall like a fiery oven's rage | J |
| Their hopes and them consume | K |
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| Thus Lord thy wondrous power declare | L |
| And thus exalt thy fame | E |
| Whilst we glad songs of praise prepare | L |
| For thine almighty name | E |
Isaac Watts
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