Psalm 73 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABC DEDE FGHG IEIE AIAI EJEKv | A |
L M | B |
The prosperity of sinners cursed | C |
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Lord what a thoughtless wretch was I | D |
To mourn and murmur and repine | E |
To see the wicked placed on high | D |
In pride and robes of honor shine | E |
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But O their end their dreadful end | F |
Thy sanctuary taught me so | G |
On slipp'ry rocks I see them stand | H |
And fiery billows roll below | G |
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Now let them boast how tall they rise | I |
I'll never envy them again | E |
There they may stand with haughty eyes | I |
Till they plunge deep in endless pain | E |
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Their fancied joys how fast they flee | A |
Just like a dream when man awakes | I |
Their songs of softest harmony | A |
Are but a preface to their plagues | I |
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Now I esteem their mirth and wine | E |
Too dear to purchase with my blood | J |
Lord 'tis enough that thou art mine | E |
My life my portion and my God | K |
Isaac Watts
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