Psalm 21 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCBC DEDE FGFG HIHI JKJK LELEOur 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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