Woman Of Canaan Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDEF GHGH IJIJ KLKL MHMH NONO PBPBPrayer an answer will obtain | A |
Though the Lord awhile delay | B |
None shall seek his face in vain | A |
None be empty sent away | B |
- | |
When the woman came from Tyre | C |
And for help to Jesus sought | D |
Though he granted her desire | E |
Yet at first he answered not | F |
- | |
Could she guess at his intent | G |
When he to his follow'rs said | H |
I to Israel's sheep am sent | G |
Dogs must not have children's bread | H |
- | |
She was not of Israel's seed | I |
But of Canaan's wretched race | J |
Thought herself a dog indeed | I |
Was not this a hopeless case | J |
- | |
Yet although from Canaan sprung | K |
Though a dog herself she styled | L |
She had Israel's faith and tongue | K |
And was owned for Abraham's child | L |
- | |
From his words she draws a plea | M |
Though unworthy children's bread | H |
'Tis enough for one like me | M |
If with crumbs I may be fed | H |
- | |
Jesus then his heart revealed | N |
Woman canst thou thus believe | O |
I to thy petition yield | N |
All that thou canst wish receive | O |
- | |
'Tis a pattern set for us | P |
How we ought to wait and pray | B |
None who plead and wrestle thus | P |
Shall be empty sent away | B |
John Newton
(1)
Poem topics: , Print This Poem , Rhyme Scheme
Submit Spanish Translation
Submit German Translation
Submit French Translation
<< Faith's Review And Expectation (amazing Grace) Poem
Next Poem
Write your comment about Woman Of Canaan poem by John Newton
Best Poems of John Newton