Psalm Ii: Why Did The Nations Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAC DEDF BGHG IJIJ KLKM HNHN| Why did the nations join to slay | A |
| The Lord's anointed Son | B |
| Why did they cast His laws away | A |
| And tread His gospel down | C |
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| The Lord that sits above the skies | D |
| Derides their rage below | E |
| He speaks with vengeance in His eyes | D |
| And strikes their spirits through | F |
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| I call Him My Eternal Son | B |
| And raise Him from the dead | G |
| I make My holy hill His throne | H |
| And wide His Kingdom spread | G |
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| Ask me My Son and then enjoy | I |
| The utmost heathen lands | J |
| Thy rod of iron shall destroy | I |
| The rebel that withstands | J |
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| Be wise ye rulers of the earth | K |
| Obey the anointed Lord | L |
| Adore the King of Heav'nly birth | K |
| And tremble at His word | M |
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| With humble love address his throne | H |
| For if He frown you die | N |
| Those are secure and those alone | H |
| Who on His grace rely | N |
Isaac Watts
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Psalm Ii: Why Did The Nations is a poem by Isaac Watts. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.