Coronation Hymn Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AB CDCDEEBBD FEFEGHBBE IJIJBBKKJ HLHLMMNNL| Tune Luther's Chorale | A |
| 'Ein' feste burg ist unser Gott' | B |
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| I | - |
| Of old our City hath renown | C |
| Of God are her foundations | D |
| Wherein this day a King we crown | C |
| Elate among the nations | D |
| Acknowledge then thou King | E |
| And you ye people sing | E |
| What deeds His arm hath wrought | B |
| Yea let their tale be taught | B |
| To endless generations | D |
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| II | - |
| So long so far Jehovah guides | F |
| His people's path attending | E |
| By pastures green and water sides | F |
| Toward His hill ascending | E |
| Whence they beneath the stars | G |
| Shall view their ancient wars | H |
| Their perils far removed | B |
| O might of mercy proved | B |
| O love past comprehending | E |
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| III | - |
| He was that God for man which spake | I |
| From Sinai forth in thunder | J |
| He was that Love for man which brake | I |
| The dreadful grave asunder | J |
| Lord over every lord | B |
| His consecrating word | B |
| An earthly prince awaits | K |
| Lift then your heads ye gates | K |
| Your King comes riding under | J |
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| IV | - |
| Be ye lift up ye deathless doors | H |
| Let wave your banners o'er Him | L |
| Exult ye streets be strewn ye floors | H |
| With palm with bay before Him | L |
| With transport fetch Him in | M |
| Ye ransom'd folk from sin | M |
| Your Lord return'd to bless | N |
| O kneeling king confess | N |
| O subject men adore Him | L |
Sir Arthur Quiller-couch
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