Abuse Of The Gospel Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFGF HIHI JKJL DMDM| Too many Lord abuse Thy grace | A |
| In this licentious day | B |
| And while they boast they see Thy face | A |
| They turn their own away | B |
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| Thy book displays a gracious light | C |
| That can the blind restore | D |
| But these are dazzled by the sight | C |
| And blinded still the more | D |
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| The pardon such presume upon | E |
| They do not beg but steal | F |
| And when they plead it at Thy throne | G |
| Oh where's the Spirit's seal | F |
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| Was it for this ye lawless tribe | H |
| The dear Redeemer bled | I |
| Is this the grace the saints imbibe | H |
| From Christ the living head | I |
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| Ah Lord we know Thy chosen few | J |
| Are fed with heavenly fare | K |
| But these the wretched husks they chew | J |
| Proclaim them what they are | L |
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| The liberty our hearts implore | D |
| Is not to live in sin | M |
| But still to wait at Wisdom's door | D |
| Till Mercy calls us in | M |
William Cowper
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