But One Loaf Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GHGI JKJK LMLM NONO| When the disciples crossed the lake | A |
| With but one loaf on board | B |
| How strangely did their hearts mistake | A |
| The caution of their Lord | B |
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| The leaven of the Pharisees | C |
| Beware the Saviour said | D |
| They thought it is because he sees | C |
| We have forgotten bread | D |
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| It seems they had forgotten too | E |
| What their own eyes had viewed | F |
| How with what scarce sufficed for few | E |
| He fed a multitude | F |
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| If five small loaves by his command | G |
| Could many thousands serve | H |
| Might they not trust his gracious hand | G |
| That they should never starve | I |
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| They oft his pow'r and love had known | J |
| And doubtless were to blame | K |
| But we have reason good to own | J |
| That we are just the same | K |
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| How often has he brought relief | L |
| And every want supplied | M |
| Yet soon again our unbelief | L |
| Says Can the Lord provide | M |
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| Be thankful for one loaf today | N |
| Though that be all your store | O |
| Tomorrow if you trust and pray | N |
| Shall timely bring you more | O |
John Newton
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