Psalm 73 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABC DEDE FGHG IEIE AIAI EJEK| v | A |
| L M | B |
| The prosperity of sinners cursed | C |
| - | |
| 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 |
| - | |
| 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 |
| - | |
| 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 |
| - | |
| 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 |
| - | |
| 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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