The Christian Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCE FGFG HIHI JKJK LMNM| Honor and happiness unite | A |
| To make the Christian's name a praise | B |
| How fair the scene how clear the light | A |
| That fills the remnant of His days | B |
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| A kingly character He bears | C |
| No change His priestly office knows | D |
| Unfading is the crown He wears | C |
| His joys can never reach a close | E |
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| Adorn'd with glory from on high | F |
| Salvation shines upon His face | G |
| His robe is of the ethereal dye | F |
| His steps are dignity and grace | G |
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| Inferior honors He disdains | H |
| Nor stoops to take applause from earth | I |
| The King of kings Himself maintains | H |
| The expenses of His heavenly birth | I |
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| The noblest creature seen below | J |
| Ordain'd to fill a throne above | K |
| God gives him all He can bestow | J |
| His kingdom of eternal love | K |
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| My soul is ravished at the thought | L |
| Methinks from earth I see Him rise | M |
| Angels congratulate His lot | N |
| And shout Him welcome to the skies | M |
William Cowper
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