Welcome To The Table Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABAB CDCD EFGH IJIJ KLKLThis is the feast of heavenly wine | A |
And God invites to sup | B |
The juices of the living Vine | A |
Were press'd to fill the cup | B |
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Oh bless the Saviour ye that eat | C |
With royal dainties fed | D |
Not heaven affords a costlier treat | C |
For Jesus is the bread | D |
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The vile the lost He calls to them | E |
Ye trembling souls appear | F |
The righteous in their own esteem | G |
Have no acceptance here | H |
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Approach ye poor nor dare refuse | I |
The banquet spread for you | J |
Dear Saviour this is welcome news | I |
Then I may venture too | J |
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If guilt and sin afford a plea | K |
And may obtain a place | L |
Surely the Lord will welcome me | K |
And I shall see his face | L |
William Cowper
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