The Prodigal Son Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EAEF GHGH IJKJ LEME NOPO QRQS| Afflictions though they seem severe | A |
| In mercy oft are sent | B |
| They stopped the prodigal's career | A |
| And forced him to repent | B |
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| Although he no relentings felt | C |
| Till he had spent his store | D |
| His stubborn heart began to melt | C |
| When famine pinched him sore | D |
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| What have I gained by sin he said | E |
| But hunger shame and fear | A |
| My father's house abounds with bread | E |
| While I am starving here | F |
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| I'll go and tell him all I've done | G |
| And fall before his face | H |
| Unworthy to be called his son | G |
| I'll seek a servant's place | H |
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| His father saw him coming back | I |
| He saw and ran and smiled | J |
| And threw his arms around the neck | K |
| Of his rebellious child | J |
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| Father I've sinned but O forgive | L |
| I've heard enough he said | E |
| Rejoice my house my son's alive | M |
| For whom I mourned as dead | E |
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| Now let the fatted calf be slain | N |
| And spread the news around | O |
| My son was dead but lives again | P |
| Was lost but now is found | O |
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| 'Tis thus the Lord his love reveals | Q |
| To call poor sinners home | R |
| More than a father's love he feels | Q |
| And welcomes all that come | S |
John Newton
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