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Obedience

Richard Groff

I came here in obedience
But was not pleased about it
He took five months to change my heart
So, I would never doubt it

I’m walking on a desert road
It’s mostly hot and dry
But when I thirst he gives me drink
So, I won’t faint or die

Those who love the Lord their God
Will soar on wings like eagles
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Written on February 19, 2018

Submitted by dawg4jesus on July 25, 2022

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Quick analysis:

Scheme XAXA XBXB XX
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 306
Words 65
Stanzas 3
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 2
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