Psalm 67 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCDC EFGF HIJK LMNM OJPJ QARA STSUThe nation's prosperity and the church's increase | A |
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Shine mighty God on Britain shine | B |
With beams of heav'nly grace | C |
Reveal thy power through all our coasts | D |
And show thy smiling face | C |
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Amidst our isle exalted high | E |
Do thou our glory stand | F |
And like a wall of guardian fire | G |
Surround the fav'rite land | F |
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When shall thy name from shore to shore | H |
Sound all the earth abroad | I |
And distant nations know and love | J |
Their Savior and their God | K |
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Sing to the Lord ye distant lands | L |
Sing loud with solemn voice | M |
While British tongues exalt his praise | N |
And British hearts rejoice | M |
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He the great Lord the sovereign Judge | O |
That sits enthroned above | J |
Wisely commands the worlds he made | P |
In justice and in love | J |
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Earth shall obey her Maker's will | Q |
And yield a full increase | A |
Our God will crown his chosen isle | R |
With fruitfulness and peace | A |
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God the Redeemer scatters round | S |
His choicest favors here | T |
While the creation's utmost bound | S |
Shall see adore and fear | U |
Isaac Watts
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