Olney Hymn 57: The New Convert Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AA BCBC DEDE FGFG HIH JKLK| A | |
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| The new born child of gospel grace | B |
| Like some fair tree when summer's nigh | C |
| Beneath Emmanuel's shining face | B |
| Lifts up his blooming branch on high | C |
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| No fears he feels he sees no foes | D |
| No conflict yet his faith employs | E |
| Nor has he learnt to whom he owes | D |
| The strength and peace his soul enjoys | E |
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| But sin soon darts its cruel sting | F |
| And comforts sinking day by day | G |
| What seem'd his own a self fed spring | F |
| Proves but a brook that glides away | G |
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| When Gideon arm'd his numerous host | H |
| The Lord soon made his numbers less | I |
| And said 'Lest Israel vainly boast | H |
| My arm procured me this success ' | - |
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| Thus will He bring our spirits down | J |
| And draw our ebbing comforts low | K |
| That saved by grace but not our own | L |
| We may not claim the praise we owe | K |
William Cowper
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