Psalm 89 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BBCC DEFG HIJJ KKLM NNJO PPQQ| The covenant made with Christ or The true David | A |
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| For ever shall my song record | B |
| The truth and mercy of the Lord | B |
| Mercy and truth for ever stand | C |
| Like heav'n established by his hand | C |
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| Thus to his Son he sware and said | D |
| With thee my cov'nant first is made | E |
| In thee shall dying sinners live | F |
| Glory and grace are thine to give | G |
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| Be thou my Prophet thou my Priest | H |
| Thy children shall be ever blest | I |
| Thou art my chosen King thy throne | J |
| Shall stand eternal like my own | J |
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| There's none of all my sons above | K |
| So much my image or my love | K |
| Celestial powers thy subjects are | L |
| Then what can earth to thee compare | M |
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| David my servant whom I chose | N |
| To guard my flock to crush my foes | N |
| And raised him to the Jewish throne | J |
| Was but a shadow of my Son | O |
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| Now let the church rejoice and sing | P |
| Jesus her Savior and her King | P |
| Angels his heav'nly wonders show | Q |
| And saints declare his works below | Q |
Isaac Watts
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Psalm 89 is a poem by Isaac Watts. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.