Olney Hymn 17: The House Of Prayer Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAC DEDF GHGH IJIK LMNM OCOC| Thy mansion is the Christian's heart | A |
| O Lord Thy dwelling place secure | B |
| Bid the unruly throng depart | A |
| And leave the consecrated door | C |
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| Devoted as it is to Thee | D |
| A thievish swarm frequents the place | E |
| They steal away my hopes from me | D |
| And rob my Saviour of His praise | F |
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| There too a sharp designing trade | G |
| Sin Satan and the World maintain | H |
| Nor cease to press me and persuade | G |
| To part with ease and purchase pain | H |
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| I know them and I hate their din | I |
| And weary of the bustling crowd | J |
| But while their voice is heard within | I |
| I cannot serve Thee as I would | K |
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| Oh for the joy thy presence gives | L |
| What peace shall reign when Thou art there | M |
| Thy presence makes this den of thieves | N |
| A calm delightful house of prayer | M |
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| And if Thou make Thy temple shine | O |
| Yet self abased will I adore | C |
| The gold and silver are not mine | O |
| I give Thee what was Thine before | C |
William Cowper
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