Amazing Grace Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFGH BIBI JKJK LMLM| Amazing grace how sweet the sound | A |
| That sav'd a wretch like me | B |
| I once was lost but now am found | A |
| Was blind but now I see | B |
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| 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear | C |
| And grace my fears reliev'd | D |
| How precious did that grace appear | C |
| The hour I first believ'd | D |
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| Thro' many dangers toils and snares | E |
| I have already come | F |
| 'Tis grace has brought me safe thus far | G |
| And grace will lead me home | H |
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| The Lord has promis'd good to me | B |
| His word my hope secures | I |
| He will my shield and portion be | B |
| As long as life endures | I |
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| Yes when this flesh and heart shall fail | J |
| And mortal life shall cease | K |
| I shall possess within the veil | J |
| A life of joy and peace | K |
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| This earth shall soon dissolve like snow | L |
| The sun forbear to shine | M |
| But God who call'd me here below | L |
| Will be for ever mine | M |
John Newton
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