Olney Hymn 1: Walking With God Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCD EFEG HIHI JKLK MNMN ABCD| Oh for a closer walk with God | A |
| A calm and heavenly frame | B |
| A light to shine upon the road | C |
| That leads me to the Lamb | D |
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| Where is the blessedness I knew | E |
| When first I saw the Lord | F |
| Where is the soul refreshing view | E |
| Of Jesus and his word | G |
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| What peaceful hours I once enjoyed | H |
| How sweet their memory still | I |
| But they have left an aching void | H |
| The world can never fill | I |
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| Return O holy Dove return | J |
| Sweet the messenger of rest | K |
| I hate the sins that made thee mourn | L |
| And drove thee from my breast | K |
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| The dearest idol I have known | M |
| Whate'er that idol be | N |
| Help me to tear it from thy throne | M |
| And worship only thee | N |
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| So shall my walk be close with God | A |
| Calm and serene my frame | B |
| So purer light shall mark the road | C |
| That leads me to the Lamb | D |
William Cowper
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