An Hymn To Humanity (to S.p.g. Esp) Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABCCB D EFGHHG D IJKLLM N OPQRRS N NNMTTK N NNRUURO for this dark terrestrial ball | A |
Forsakes his azure paved hall | A |
A prince of heav'nly birth | B |
Divine Humanity behold | C |
What wonders rise what charms unfold | C |
At his descent to earth | B |
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II | D |
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The bosoms of the great and good | E |
With wonder and delight he view'd | F |
And fix'd his empire there | G |
Him close compressing to his breast | H |
The sire of gods and men address'd | H |
My son my heav'nly fair | G |
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III | D |
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Descend to earth there place thy throne | I |
To succour man's afflicted son | J |
Each human heart inspire | K |
To act in bounties unconfin'd | L |
Enlarge the close contracted mind | L |
And fill it with thy fire | M |
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IV | N |
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Quick as the word with swift career | O |
He wings his course from star to star | P |
And leaves the bright abode | Q |
The Virtue did his charms impart | R |
Their G then thy raptur'd heart | R |
Perceiv'd the rushing God | S |
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V | N |
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For when thy pitying eye did see | N |
The languid muse in low degree | N |
Then then at thy desire | M |
Descended the celestial nine | T |
O'er me methought they deign'd to shine | T |
And deign'd to string my lyre | K |
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VI | N |
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Can Afric's muse forgetful prove | N |
Or can such friendship fail to move | N |
A tender human heart | R |
Immortal Friendship laurel crown'd | U |
The smiling Graces all surround | U |
With ev'ry heav'nly Art | R |
Phillis Wheatley
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