Olney Hymn 53: My Soul Thirsteth For God Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GHIJ BKBK| I 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 |
| - | |
| 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 |
| - | |
| 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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