Ask What I Shall Give Thee (iii) Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAC DEFE GHGH IJKJ LMLM NONO PQRQ SETE| Behold the throne of grace | A |
| The promise calls me near | B |
| There Jesus shows a smiling face | A |
| And waits to answer prayer | C |
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| That rich atoning blood | D |
| Which sprinkled round I see | E |
| Provides for those who come to God | F |
| An all prevailing plea | E |
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| My soul ask what thou wilt | G |
| Thou canst not be too bold | H |
| Since his own blood for thee he spilt | G |
| What else can he withhold | H |
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| Beyond thy utmost wants | I |
| His love and pow'r can bless | J |
| To praying souls he always grants | K |
| More than they can express | J |
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| Since 'tis the Lord's command | L |
| My mouth I open wide | M |
| Lord open thou thy bounteous hand | L |
| That I may be supplied | M |
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| Thine image Lord bestow | N |
| Thy presence and thy love | O |
| I ask to serve thee here below | N |
| And reign with thee above | O |
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| Teach me to live by faith | P |
| Conform my will to thine | Q |
| Let me victorious be in death | R |
| And then in glory shine | Q |
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| If Thou these blessings give | S |
| And wilt my portion be | E |
| Cheerful the world's poor toys I leave | T |
| To them who know not thee | E |
John Newton
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