Olney Hymn 27: Welcome To The Table Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFGH IJIJ KLKL| This is the feast of heavenly wine | A |
| And God invites to sup | B |
| The juices of the living Vine | A |
| Were press'd to fill the cup | B |
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| Oh bless the Saviour ye that eat | C |
| With royal dainties fed | D |
| Not heaven affords a costlier treat | C |
| For Jesus is the bread | D |
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| The vile the lost He calls to them | E |
| Ye trembling souls appear | F |
| The righteous in their own esteem | G |
| Have no acceptance here | H |
| - | |
| Approach ye poor nor dare refuse | I |
| The banquet spread for you | J |
| Dear Saviour this is welcome news | I |
| Then I may venture too | J |
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| If guilt and sin afford a plea | K |
| And may obtain a place | L |
| Surely the Lord will welcome me | K |
| And I shall see his face | L |
William Cowper
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