Contentment. - Philippians Iv.11 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFGH IJKJ LMLM NONO PQPQ RSTS| Fierce passions discompose the mind | A |
| As tempests vex the sea | B |
| But calm content and peace we find | A |
| When Lord we turn to thee | B |
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| In vain by reason and by rule | C |
| We try to bend the will | D |
| For none but in the Saviour's school | C |
| Can learn the heavenly skill | D |
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| Since at his feet my soul has sat | E |
| His gracious words to hear | F |
| Contented with my present state | G |
| I cast on him my care | H |
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| Art thou a sinner soul he said | I |
| Then how canst thou complain | J |
| How light thy troubles here if weigh'd | K |
| With everlasting pain | J |
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| If thou of murmuring wouldst be cured | L |
| Compare thy griefs with mine | M |
| Think what my love for thee endured | L |
| And thou wilt not repine | M |
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| 'Tis I appoint thy daily lot | N |
| And I do all things well | O |
| Thou soon shalt leave this wretched spot | N |
| And rise with me to dwell | O |
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| In life my grace shall strength supply | P |
| Proportion'd to thy day | Q |
| At death thou still shalt find me nigh | P |
| To wipe thy tears away | Q |
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| Thus I who once my wretched days | R |
| In vain repinings spent | S |
| Taught in my Saviour's school of grace | T |
| Have learnt to be content | S |
William Cowper
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