People Of The Living God Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCBCB DEDEFGFG HIHJKLKLPeople of the living God | A |
I have sought the world around | B |
Paths of sin and sorrow trod | A |
Peace and comfort nowhere found | B |
Now to you my spirit turns | C |
Turns a fugitive unblest | B |
Brethren where your altar burns | C |
Oh receive me into rest | B |
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Lonely I no longer roam | D |
Like the cloud the wind the wave | E |
Where you dwell shall be my home | D |
Where you die shall be my grave | E |
Mine the God Whom you adore | F |
Your Redeemer shall be mine | G |
Earth can fill my soul no more | F |
Every idol I resign | G |
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Tell me not of gain and loss | H |
Ease enjoyment pomp and pow r | I |
Welcome poverty and cross | H |
Shame reproach affliction s hour | J |
Follow Me I know Thy voice | K |
Jesus Lord Thy steps I see | L |
Now I take Thy yoke by choice | K |
Light Thy burden now to me | L |
James Montgomery
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