The Trembling Jailer Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABABCDCD EFGFHIHI JKJKLMNM OPOQRSRT| A Believer free from care | A |
| May in chains or dungeons sing | B |
| If the Lord be with him there | A |
| And he happier than a king | B |
| Paul and Silas thus confined | C |
| Though their backs were torn by whips | D |
| Yet possessing peace of mind | C |
| Sung his praise wish joyful lips | D |
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| Suddenly the prison shook | E |
| Open flew the iron doors | F |
| And the jailer terror struck | G |
| Now his captives' help implores | F |
| Trembling at their feet he fell | H |
| Tell me Sirs what must I do | I |
| To be saved from guilt and hell | H |
| None can tell me this but you | I |
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| Look to Jesus they replied | J |
| If on Him thou canst believe | K |
| By the death which he has died | J |
| Thou salvation shalt receive | K |
| While the living word he heard | L |
| Faith sprung up within his heart | M |
| And released from all he feared | N |
| In their joy his soul had part | M |
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| Sinners Christ is still the same | O |
| O that you could likewise fear | P |
| Then the mention of his name | O |
| Would be music to your ear | Q |
| Jesus rescues Satan's slaves | R |
| His dear wounds still plead Forgive | S |
| Jesus to the utmost saves | R |
| Sinners look to him and live | T |
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