This is an analysis of the poem Hymn 44 Part 1 that begins with:

Christ's dying, rising, and reigning.
Luke 23:27,29,44-46; Mt. 27:50,57; 28:6ff. ... full text

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: a X bcbc dcdc efef gbgb hbhb aXXX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 1,1,4,4,4,4,4,4,
  • Closest metre: iambic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: rima
  • Сlosest stanza type: sonnet
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 11010110 1111111 11010101 11010101 01010101 010100101 11110111 11110111 11010111 01010101 11110101 01010111 11110111 10010101 010110001 01010101 01010111 11110001 11111111 11111001 11110101 11010101 110110101 10011101 11010100110 110011010100
  • Amount of stanzas: 8
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 121
  • Average number of words per stanza: 22
  • Amount of lines: 26
  • Average number of symbols per line: 37 (medium-length strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 7
  • Mood of the speaker:

    There are many exclamation marks in the poem. The speaker is excited. He or she has strong feelings on the subject that is described in the poem.

If you write a school or university poetry essay, you should Include in your explanation of the poem:

  • summary of Hymn 44 Part 1;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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