Hymn Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DEFE GHGH IJKJ LMLM NOPO QRIM S| There is in all the sons of men | A |
| A love that in the spirit dwells | B |
| That panteth after things unseen | C |
| And tidings of the future tells | B |
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| And God hath built his altar here | D |
| To keep this fire of faith alive | E |
| And sent his priests in holy fear | F |
| To speak the truth for truth to strive | E |
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| And hither come the pensive train | G |
| Of rich and poor of young and old | H |
| Of ardent youth untouched by pain | G |
| Of thoughtful maids and manhood bold | H |
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| They seek a friend to speak the word | I |
| Already trembling on their tongue | J |
| To touch with prophet's hand the chord | K |
| Which God in human hearts hath strung | J |
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| To speak the plain reproof of sin | L |
| That sounded in the soul before | M |
| And bid you let the angels in | L |
| That knock at meek contrition's door | M |
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| A friend to lift the curtain up | N |
| That hides from man the mortal goal | O |
| And with glad thoughts of faith and hope | P |
| Surprise the exulting soul | O |
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| Sole source of light and hope assured | Q |
| O touch thy servant's lips with power | R |
| So shall he speak to us the word | I |
| Thyself dost give forever more | M |
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| June | S |
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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