Psalm Xix: The Heavens Declare Thy Glory, Lord Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DEFG HIGI JKJK LDLD| The heavens declare thy glory Lord | A |
| In every star thy wisdom shines | B |
| But when our eyes behold thy word | C |
| We read thy name in fairer lines | B |
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| The rolling sun the changing light | D |
| And night and day thy power confess | E |
| But the blest volume thou hast writ | F |
| Reveals thy justice and thy grace | G |
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| Sun moon and stars convey thy praise | H |
| Round the whole earth and never stand | I |
| So when thy truth began its race | G |
| It touched and glanced on every land | I |
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| Nor shall thy spreading gospel rest | J |
| Till through the world thy truth has run | K |
| Till Christ has all the nations blest | J |
| That see the light or feel the sun | K |
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| Great Sun of righteousness arise | L |
| Bless the dark world with heavenly light | D |
| Thy gospel makes the simple wise | L |
| Thy laws are pure thy judgments right | D |
Isaac Watts
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About Psalm Xix: The Heavens Declare Thy Glory, Lord
Psalm Xix: The Heavens Declare Thy Glory, Lord is a poem by Isaac Watts. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.