Joseph of the Book of Genesis
Joseph of the book of Genesis
Is a big figure in the Bible;
His Hebrew name means Increase,
He is one of God's chosen people.
Sold into difficult slavery
By his eleven jealous brothers;
He had become vizier in Egypt,
And rose to have viceregal powers.
Joseph was elected as second
Most powerful man in whole Egypt;
His office was next to the Pharaoh,
His faith, hope, and love were truly deep.
Men of Israel settled in Egypt
After leaving Canaan behind;
Revenge was not in Joseph's heart,
Real concern instead is in his mind.
Let everyone of us emulate
His humility and true meekness;
Jacob taught these values to his son
Joseph of the book of Genesis.
Copyright © Bernard F. Asuncion | Year Posted 2018
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