The Sacrifice, By Way Of Discourse Betwixt Himself And Julia Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCCDDEF GHHII JJKLMM| Herr Come and let's in solemn wise | A |
| Both address to sacrifice | B |
| Old religion first commands | C |
| That we wash our hearts and hands | C |
| Is the beast exempt from stain | D |
| Altar clean no fire profane | D |
| Are the garlands is the nard | E |
| Ready here | F |
| - | |
| Jul All well prepar'd | G |
| With the wine that must be shed | H |
| 'Twixt the horns upon the head | H |
| Of the holy beast we bring | I |
| For our trespass offering | I |
| - | |
| Herr All is well now next to these | J |
| Put we on pure surplices | J |
| And with chaplets crown'd we'll roast | K |
| With perfumes the holocaust | L |
| And while we the gods invoke | M |
| Read acceptance by the smoke | M |
Robert Herrick
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