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