Psalm 8 Part 1 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABC DADA EFEF GAGA HIHI JKLK| v paraphrased | A |
| L M | B |
| The hosanna of children | C |
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| Almighty Ruler of the skies | D |
| Through the wide earth thy name is spread | A |
| And thine eternal glories rise | D |
| O'er all the heav'ns thy hands have made | A |
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| To thee the voices of the young | E |
| A monument of honor raise | F |
| And babes with uninstructed tongue | E |
| Declare the wonders of thy praise | F |
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| Thy power assists their tender age | G |
| To bring proud rebels to the ground | A |
| To still the bold blasphemer's rage | G |
| And all their policies confound | A |
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| Children amidst thy temple throng | H |
| To see their great Redeemer's face | I |
| The Son of David is their song | H |
| And young hosannas fill the place | I |
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| The frowning scribes and angry priests | J |
| In vain their impious cavils bring | K |
| Revenge sits silent in their breasts | L |
| While Jewish babes proclaim their King | K |
Isaac Watts
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