My Soul Thirsteth For God Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GHIJ BKBKI thirst but not as once I did | A |
The vain delights of earth to share | B |
Thy wounds Emmanuel all forbid | A |
That I should seek my pleasures there | B |
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It was the sight of Thy dear cross | C |
First wean'd my soul from earthly things | D |
And taught me to esteem as dross | C |
The mirth of fools and pomp of kings | D |
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I want that grace that springs from Thee | E |
That quickens all things where it flows | F |
And makes a wretched thorn like me | E |
Bloom as the myrtle or the rose | F |
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Dear fountain of delight unknown | G |
No longer sink below the brim | H |
But overflow and pour me down | I |
A living and life giving stream | J |
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For sure of all the plants that share | B |
The notice of thy Father's eye | K |
None proves less grateful to His care | B |
Or yields him meaner fruit than I | K |
William Cowper
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