Analysis of Sufficient Grace
Richard Newton Sherrer 1951 (Easton)
I must continue boasting,
Though there is nothing to gain;
Visions of the Lord hosting,
Revelations not in vain.
For I know the man in Christ,
Who was caught up to Heaven;
No temptations had enticed,
The reigning seat was given.
For He was in paradise,
Whether in body or out;
His righteousness is precise,
Never to shed any doubt.
He heard things not to be told,
That a man cannot utter;
But God knows what will unfold,
That finally clears the clutter.
On behalf of Him, I boast,
Except for my weaknesses;
Glory to the wondrous host,
Who erases trespasses.
I would never be a fool,
For I am speaking the truth;
In my heart letting Him rule,
And never being uncouth.
I will not be conceited,
For the surpassing greatness;
For Satan is defeated,
For Christ and His ornateness.
Because I plead with the Lord,
That Satan needs to leave me;
To remain in one accord,
Following of His decree.
His grace has been sufficient,
Power perfect in weakness;
Because He is omniscient,
Helping during my bleakness.
I take joy and am content,
With weaknesses and insults;
Having heavenly intent,
For all my righteous results.
Copyright ©2022 Richard Newton Sherrer
Scheme | ABAB CDCD EFEF GHGH IXIE JKJK LMLE NONO PMPM QRQR H |
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Poetic Form | |
Metre | 1101010 1111011 1010110 010101 1110101 1111110 1010101 0101110 111010 1001011 1100101 1011101 1111111 1011010 1111101 11001010 1011111 0111100 1010101 10101 1110101 1111001 0111011 0101011 1111010 1001010 1101010 11011 0111101 1101111 1010101 1001101 1111010 1001010 0111010 1010110 1110110 1100001 1010001 1111001 10101010 |
Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 1,159 |
Words | 252 |
Sentences | 11 |
Stanzas | 11 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 1 |
Lines Amount | 41 |
Letters per line (avg) | 22 |
Words per line (avg) | 5 |
Letters per stanza (avg) | 82 |
Words per stanza (avg) | 18 |
About this poem
Visions and Thorns 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
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Written on April 16, 2022
Submitted by richards.77936 on April 15, 2022
Modified on March 05, 2023
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