The Life of Samson

In Zorah was born one called Samson
he was blessed by God as he grew
one day Samson went down to Timnah
for a wife his intention was to woo

After being married he set a riddle
but his wife wept for seven days
before finally Samson told his secret
due to his wife he gave in and says

The Philistines burned his father and wife
Samson swore for this he would avenge
with a donkeys jawbone struck thousand men
so the Philistines fell Samson gained his revenge

Samson wasa a great lover of women
one he loved was Delilah no less
but Samson had so much super strength
no one knew how , couldn't even guess

The Philistines persuaded Delilah to seduce him
to find out why his strength was so
but Samson wouldn't tell his secret
till eventually he no longer said no

So Samson's strength was in his hair
Delilah made him sleep on his knee
then got his seven hair locks shaved
the Lord left him to be free

Samson had now been blinded
the Philistines called him to entertain
but leaning against the pillars that day
using his strength thousands he did slay

The lesson of Samson is clearly seen
it's not enough just having faith
when lustful thoughts pull you down
be holy as I am holy Jesus saith

So be pure and sin not
cut off every sinful thought
keep Bible at right hand
making sure you daily stand 


Judges chapters 13-16

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 1/11/2019 4:20:00 PM
I have always found Samson and Delilah's love sad. They could of been a great couple if she had loved him as much as he loved her. Good poem. Thanks for the visit.
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Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 1/11/2019 4:42:00 PM
Thanks Bette, glad you liked it and very true what you say regarding them both. I noticed on your page a title mentioning Aberdeen, I must read it soon but have you connections with Scotland? As I live in Scotland. Have a blessed weekend, Gordon
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