Philadelphia Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABB CDEF GGHH IIJK CDLL MMNN| Thus saith the holy One and true | A |
| To his beloved faithful few | A |
| Of heav'n and hell I hold the keys | B |
| To shut or open as I please | B |
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| I know thy works and I approve | C |
| Though small thy strength sincere thy love | D |
| Go on my word and name to own | E |
| For none shall rob thee of thy crown | F |
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| Before thee see my mercy's door | G |
| Stands open wide to shut no more | G |
| Fear not temptation's fiery day | H |
| For I will be thy strength and stay | H |
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| Thou hast my promise hold it fast | I |
| The trying hour will soon be past | I |
| Rejoice for lo I quickly come | J |
| To take thee to my heav'nly home | K |
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| A pillar there no more to move | C |
| Inscribed with all my names of love | D |
| A monument of mighty grace | L |
| Thou shalt for ever have a place | L |
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| Such is the conqueror's reward | M |
| Prepared and promised by the Lord | M |
| Let him that has the ear of faith | N |
| Attend to what the Spirit saith | N |
John Newton
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