The New Convert Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFEF GHGH IJKJ| The new born child of gospel grace | A |
| Like some fair tree when summer's nigh | B |
| Beneath Emmanuel's shining face | A |
| Lifts up his blooming branch on high | B |
| - | |
| No fears he feels he sees no foes | C |
| No conflict yet his faith employs | D |
| Nor has he learnt to whom he owes | C |
| The strength and peace his soul enjoys | D |
| - | |
| But sin soon darts its cruel sting | E |
| And comforts sinking day by day | F |
| What seem'd his own a self fed spring | E |
| Proves but a brook that glides away | F |
| - | |
| When Gideon arm'd his numerous host | G |
| The Lord soon made his numbers less | H |
| And said Lest Israel vainly boast | G |
| My arm procured me this success | H |
| - | |
| Thus will He bring our spirits down | I |
| And draw our ebbing comforts low | J |
| That saved by grace but not our own | K |
| We may not claim the praise we owe | J |
William Cowper
(1)
Poem topics: , Print This Poem , Rhyme Scheme
Submit Spanish Translation
Submit German Translation
Submit French Translation
<< Olney Hymn 51: Lively Hope And Gracious Fear Poem
Monumental Inscription To William Northcot Poem>>
Write your comment about The New Convert poem by William Cowper
Best Poems of William Cowper