Title

To Ephraim and Manasseh (2 Nephi 3:3-16; Mormon 8:35)

Book Title

The Glory of the Son

Publication Type

Book Chapter

Year of Publication

2019

Authors

Anderson, Sharon Price (Primary)

Pagination

13-14

Publisher

Time Lines Etc.

City

Orem, UT

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To Ephraim and Manasseh

Remember . . .

. . . youthful Joseph,

elect and birthright blessed,

despised by his brethren.

Jealous of the coat,

when obedient he came,

they conspired and cast him,

struggling and stripped, into the pit,

heard not the anguished pleadings

of his soul, but sold him

into Egypt as a slave.

. . . faithful Joseph,

honorable and pure, prospered

of the Lord in Potiphar’s house.

He would not defile his

Master’s bed, hearkened not

to temptation’s persistent voice,

refused such wickedness and fled.

. . . fruitful Joseph,

wise and discreet.

Knowing dreams and plan of God,

he gathered, from the plenty, corn

and wheat to save his father’s house.

In dearth his brethren came

seeking bread of life, and Joseph,

forgiving, nourished them

without money, gold, or price

and preserved by great deliverance

the posterity of promise.

Again, the famine waxes sore;

many hunger for truth and right.

The waning world wants

purpose, courage, honor,

knowledge, mercy, life.

Know that you have bread

to fill the need.

Remember, oh, remember,

you are Joseph’s seed!

Ephraim (Tribe)

Manasseh (Tribe)