Purity Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DEFE GFHF IJKJ LMNO| Keep pure the thoughts within thy mind | A |
| For they to actions turn | B |
| Which succor want or pity woe | C |
| Or all but self they spurn | B |
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| Keep pure thy thoughts for outward looks | D |
| Will then in beauty shine | E |
| Although thy face be plain 'twill be | F |
| A human face divine | E |
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| Keep pure thy thoughts by trust in God | G |
| And when in trouble's sea | F |
| Look thou for strength to brave the storm | H |
| Upon thy bended knee | F |
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| Then lift thy head with fearless front | I |
| For come whatever may | J |
| Thou'lt gather strength to brave it well | K |
| Thro' ev'ry passing day | J |
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| Keep pure thy heart oh keep it pure | L |
| And thou wilt bless the hour | M |
| When thou withstood temptation's siege | N |
| And bridl'd passion's pow'r | O |
Thomas Frederick Young
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