The True Aaron Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCD EFGF HIHI JKJK HLHL HMHM ININ HOHO CPCP| See Aaron God's anointed priest | A |
| Within the veil appear | B |
| In robes of mystic meaning dressed | C |
| Presenting Israel's prayer | D |
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| The plate of gold which crowns his brows | E |
| His holiness describes | F |
| His breast displays in shining rows | G |
| The names of all the tribes | F |
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| With the atoning blood he stands | H |
| Before the mercy seat | I |
| And clouds of incense from his hands | H |
| Arise with odor sweet | I |
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| Urim and Thummim near his heart | J |
| In rich engravings worn | K |
| The sacred light of truth impart | J |
| To teach and to adorn | K |
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| Through him the eye of faith descries | H |
| A greater Priest than he | L |
| Thus Jesus pleads above the skies | H |
| For you my friends and me | L |
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| He bears the names of all his saints | H |
| Deep on his heart engraved | M |
| Attentive to the state and wants | H |
| Of all his love has saved | M |
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| In him a holiness complete | I |
| Light and perfections shine | N |
| And wisdom grace and glory meet | I |
| A Saviour all divine | N |
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| The blood which as a Priest he bears | H |
| For sinners is his own | O |
| The incense of his prayers and tears | H |
| Perfume the holy throne | O |
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| In him my weary soul has rest | C |
| Though I am weak and vile | P |
| I read my name upon his breast | C |
| And see the Father smile | P |
John Newton
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