Lines On Milton Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BCDEFG HIJKLKKMKNKONPKKQNR| Supposed To Be Written Near His Tomb | A |
| - | |
| Milton | B |
| the name of that divinest Bard | C |
| Acts on Imagination like a charm | D |
| Of holiest power with deep religious awe | E |
| She hails the sacred spot where sleep entomb'd | F |
| The relics that enshrined his godlike soul | G |
| - | |
| O with what heartfelt interest and delight | H |
| With what astonishment will all the sons | I |
| Of Adam till the end of time peruse | J |
| His lofty wondrous page with what just pride | K |
| Will England ever boast her Milton's name | L |
| The Poet matchless in sublimity | K |
| E'en now in Memory's raptured ear resound | K |
| The deep toned strains of the Miltonic lyre | M |
| Inspiring virtuous heart ennobling thought | K |
| They breathe of heaven the imaginative Power | N |
| No longer treads the guilt polluted world | K |
| But soars aloft and draws empyreal air | O |
| Rapt Faith anticipates the judgment hour | N |
| When at the Archangel's call the dead shall wake | P |
| With frames resuscitated glorified | K |
| Then then in strains like these the sainted Bard | K |
| Conspicuous mid salvation's earth born heirs | Q |
| Shall join harmoniously the heavenly choir | N |
| And sing the Saviour's praise in endless bliss | R |
Thomas Oldham
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