Hymn To Matins-sunday Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCCCB DCDCEEEC CFCFCCCF GHGHCCCH| TODAY the Blessed Three in One | A |
| Began the earth and skies | B |
| Today a Conqueror God the Son | A |
| Did from the grave arise | B |
| We too will wake and in despite | C |
| Of sloth and languor all unite | C |
| As Psalmists bid through the dim night | C |
| Waiting with wistful eyes | B |
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| So may He hear and heed each vow | D |
| And prayer to Him addrest | C |
| And grant an instant cleansing now | D |
| A future glorious rest | C |
| So may He plentifully shower | E |
| On all who hymn His love and power | E |
| In this most still and sacred hour | E |
| His sweetest gifts and best | C |
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| Father of purity and light | C |
| Thy presence if we win | F |
| 'Twill shield us from the deeds of night | C |
| The burning darts of sin | F |
| Lest aught defiled or dissolute | C |
| Relax our bodies or imbrute | C |
| And fires eternal be the fruit | C |
| Of fire now lit within | F |
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| Fix in our hearts Redeemer dear | G |
| The ever gushing spring | H |
| Of grace to cleanse of life to cheer | G |
| Souls sick and sorrowing | H |
| Thee bounteous Father we entreat | C |
| And Only Son awful and sweet | C |
| And life creating Paraclete | C |
| The everlasting King | H |
John Henry Newman
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