Psalm 68 Part 1 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABC DDEE FFGH IIJJ KLMM NOPP Q RRSS TTUU VVWWv | A |
L M | B |
The vengeance and compassion of God | C |
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Let God arise in all his might | D |
And put the troops of hell to flight | D |
As smoke that sought to cloud the skies | E |
Before the rising tempest flies | E |
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He comes arrayed in burning flames | F |
Justice and Vengeance are his names | F |
Behold his fainting foes expire | G |
Like melting wax before the fire | H |
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He rides and thunders through the sky | I |
His name Jehovah sounds on high | I |
Sing to his name ye sons of grace | J |
Ye saints rejoice before his face | J |
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The widow and the fatherless | K |
Fly to his aid in sharp distress | L |
In him the poor and helpless find | M |
A Judge that's just a Father kind | M |
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He breaks the captive's heavy chain | N |
And prisoners see the light again | O |
But rebels that dispute his will | P |
Shall dwell in chains and darkness still | P |
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PAUSE | Q |
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Kingdoms and thrones to God belong | R |
Crown him ye nations in your song | R |
His wondrous names and powers rehearse | S |
His honors shall enrich your verse | S |
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He shakes the heav'ns with loud alarms | T |
How terrible is God in arms | T |
In Isr'el are his mercies known | U |
Isr'el is his peculiar throne | U |
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Proclaim him King pronounce him blest | V |
He's your defence your joy your rest | V |
When terrors rise and nations faint | W |
God is the strength of every saint | W |
Isaac Watts
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