Light Shining Out Of Darkness Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DEDE FGFG HIJI KLMN OPLP| God moves in a mysterious way | A |
| His wonders to perform | B |
| He plants his footsteps in the sea | C |
| And rides upon the storm | B |
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| Deep in unfathomable mines | D |
| Of never failing skill | E |
| He treasures up his bright designs | D |
| And works his sov'reign will | E |
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| Ye fearful saints fresh courage take | F |
| The clouds ye so much dread | G |
| Are big with mercy and shall break | F |
| In blessings on your head | G |
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| Judge not the Lord by feeble sense | H |
| But trust him for his grace | I |
| Behind a frowning providence | J |
| He hides a smiling face | I |
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| His purposes will ripen fast | K |
| Unfolding ev'ry hour | L |
| The bud may have a bitter taste | M |
| But sweet will be the flow'r | N |
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| Blind unbelief is sure to err | O |
| And scan his work in vain | P |
| God is his own interpreter | L |
| And he will make it plain | P |
William Cowper
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