Olney Hymn 68: Light Shining Out Of Darkness Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABCB DEDE FGFG HIJI KLMN OPLPGod moves in a mysterious way | A |
His wonders to perform | B |
He plants his footsteps in the sea | C |
And rides upon the storm | B |
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Deep in unfathomable mines | D |
Of never failing skill | E |
He treasures up his bright designs | D |
And works his sov'reign will | E |
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Ye fearful saints fresh courage take | F |
The clouds ye so much dread | G |
Are big with mercy and shall break | F |
In blessings on your head | G |
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Judge not the Lord by feeble sense | H |
But trust him for his grace | I |
Behind a frowning providence | J |
He hides a smiling face | I |
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His purposes will ripen fast | K |
Unfolding ev'ry hour | L |
The bud may have a bitter taste | M |
But sweet will be the flow'r | N |
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Blind unbelief is sure to err | O |
And scan his work in vain | P |
God is his own interpreter | L |
And he will make it plain | P |
William Cowper
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