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Son of David

Oh Joseph, thou son of David
where is the trumpet sound
your mission to proclaim
Where may the words be found

You, like David, are God's servant
freed to serve him without fear
The tender mercy of our God
through your life we see so clear

Son of a king most beloved
protector of the King of Kings
Who can tell what suffering
your obedience to him brings

Does it pain to think of her
Mary, your betrothed, your life
Joseph, thou son of David
fear not to take her as your wife

It is truly of the Spirit
the new life that springs within
and you shall call him Jesus
He will save them from their sin

Understanding, relief, a command
from your dream, the first of three
To visit and redeem his people
you his vessel are to be

Who will tell how you saved him
at Herod’s butcher blade haul
Oh Joseph, thou son of David
will they know you gave your all

cfa © December, 1972

Copyright © Cona Adams | Year Posted 2015

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Poet Destroyer A Date: 3/10/2016 12:28:00 AM Cona, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA Login to Reply Cona Adams Date: 3/10/2016 7:16:00 AM Thank you, Linda. Yes, I am still writing. Presently busy writing a book. But still writing poetry as well. Our local poetry group meets tomorrow morning. Thanks for the encouragement. All the best to you.

Funom Makama Date: 1/25/2016 12:37:00 PM This is amazing and lovely. Thank you for the incredible share. Login to Reply Cona Adams Date: 1/25/2016 2:32:00 PM Thank you, Funom Makama, for the visit to read. Your generous comments are very welcome. Blessings to you.

Robyn Campbell Date: 12/30/2015 10:51:00 AM WOW, you're the second poet in as many days that is a Christian. I didn't join in time to have a poem worked up about The Birth. But I will for Crucifixion and Ressurection. I love your poem. Can you imagine how Mary and Joseph felt as they looked at their Baby? He was their earthly Baby, yet their Savior and the Savior of the world. They must have had all kinds of thoughts going through their heads. Love your rhyme. And how your poem speaks to Joseph's obedience. Login to Reply Cona Adams Date: 1/25/2016 2:30:00 PM I'll be waiting for your Easter poem. I haven't written one yet, but I read a fabulous poem by Henry Barstow, titled, If Easter Be Not True. It so inspired me that I wrote one Christmas poem last year, titled, "If Christmas Be Not True." I take inspiration from the poem by others. Thanks for the visit. Robyn Campbell Date: 12/30/2015 6:55:00 PM I love it more every day. Yes, I do know that song. This Christmas I pondered on the shepherds and how I can understand why they were sore afraid. I would have probably fainted if a sky full of angels appeared and started singing. :-) Cona Adams Date: 12/30/2015 2:17:00 PM Yes, I'm sure that Mary and Joseph thought about many things, and entertained many questions, at Jesus' birth. I simply love the song, "Mary, Did You Know?" - especially enjoy hearing Pentatonix sing it. Thanks, Robyn for your visit, and for stopping to comment. Much appreciated! And, you will find a great number of Christians in PoetrySoup. One of the reasons I love it.

Sara Kendrick Date: 12/30/2015 10:12:00 AM This one truly speaks of your faith..Enjoyed reading it today..Thanks for stopping by..Sara Login to Reply Cona Adams Date: 12/30/2015 2:20:00 PM Thank you much, Sara. So glad to have you visit, and happy that you enjoyed it. Blessings to you in 2016!

Janice Canerdy Date: 12/29/2015 8:38:00 AM SO beautiful and reverent! Janice Login to Reply Cona Adams Date: 12/29/2015 12:33:00 PM Thank you, Janice, for visiting to read, and for your generous comment. Much appreciated. Blessings to you in 2016!

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 12/20/2015 5:33:00 AM This is truly an inspired piece Cona, that is beautifully written. Mele Kalikimaka my friend. Aloha, Connie Login to Reply Cona Adams Date: 12/20/2015 8:20:00 AM Thank you so much, Connie. It was written in response to a comment by a Professor who said, "Everyone writes about Mary. No one writes about Joseph. If Joseph hadn't been obedient, God would have had to change His plan. Someone should write about Joseph." Thanks for your insight beyond the words. Blessings to you, and Merry Christmas!

Grace Mutindi Date: 12/4/2015 5:24:00 AM Beautifully penned Cona, love how you've depicted Joseph's feelings before and after the birth of Jesus. Login to Reply Cona Adams Date: 12/4/2015 5:51:00 AM Thank you so much, Grace, for dropping by to read. Your thoughtful comment is greatly appreciated. Blessings. Cona Adams Date: 12/4/2015 5:50:00 AM Thank you, Kim, for visiting and taking the time to read a long poem. And, thanks for your generous comment. All the best.

Kim Merryman Date: 12/3/2015 8:34:00 PM I enjoyed reading your poem, Cona! Joseph was indeed a very important part of the Christmas story. Well written! Love, Kim Login to Reply

Lewis Nyaga Date: 12/3/2015 5:23:00 PM A good tribute to Joseph, he brought up Christ, a saint he was.. //Shalom Login to Reply Cona Adams Date: 12/3/2015 7:59:00 PM Thank you, Lewis. Very little is written about him. But, yes, his roll in the life of Christ was essential. Your visit and comment is much appreciated. Blessings to you.