The Warrior's Prayer Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis

Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CBDB ABAB EBEB FBFB GBGB

Long since in sore distress I heard one prayA
Lord who prevailest with resistless mightB
Ever from war and strife keep me awayA
My battles fightB
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I know not if I play the PhariseeC
And if my brother after all be rightB
But mine shall be the warrior's plea to theeD
Strength for the fightB
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I do not ask that thou shalt front the frayA
And drive the warring foeman from my sightB
I only ask O Lord by night by dayA
Strength for the fightB
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When foes upon me press let me not quailE
Nor think to turn me into coward flightB
I only ask to make mine arms prevailE
Strength for the fightB
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Still let mine eyes look ever on the foeF
Still let mine armor case me strong and brightB
And grant me as I deal each righteous blowF
Strength for the fightB
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And when at eventide the fray is doneG
My soul to Death's bedchamber do thou lightB
And give me be the field or lost or wonG
Rest from the fightB

Paul Laurence Dunbar



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