Olney Hymn 62: Dependence Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis

Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCE FG HIHI JKJK LI M

To keep the lamp aliveA
With oil we fill the bowlB
'Tis water makes the willow thriveA
And grace that feeds the soulB
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The Lord's unsparing handC
Supplies the living streamD
It is not at our own commandC
But still derived from HimE
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Beware of Peter's wordF
Nor confidently sayG
'I never will deny Thee Lord '-
But 'Grant I never may '-
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Man's wisdom is to seekH
His strength in God aloneI
And e'en an angel would be weakH
Who trusted in his ownI
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Retreat beneath his wingsJ
And in His gace confideK
This more exalts the King of kingsJ
Than all your works besideK
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In Jesus is our storeL
Grace issues from His throneI
Whoever says 'I want no more '-
Confesses he has doneM

William Cowper



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