Olney Hymn 1: Walking With God Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCD EFEG HIHI JKLK MNMN ABCDOh 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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