Like the previous two verses, Clarke notes that this one has appeared prominently in history and culture.

In the previous verse the guards were so struck by fear that they collapsed.

The previous verse reminds the writer of something else and then adds that image to the poem.

The previous verses indicated that charitable giving should be in secret, perhaps even from oneself.

Schweizer feels it is used here to link to the word of God in the previous verse.

I haven't seen anyone 'slain for the word of God,' as the previous verses say.

With each new verse, repeat the previous verses and the chorus.

However the previous verse only mentioned her at the tomb.

This means, the next poem should start with the word, that ends the previous verse.

Rather in the previous verses he calls for basic charity and piety.