Title

These Shepherds (Helaman 15)

Book Title

The Glory of the Son

Publication Type

Book Chapter

Year of Publication

2019

Authors

Anderson, Sharon Price (Primary)

Number of Pages

34 Publisher

Time Lines Etc.

City

Orem, UT

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These Shepherds

Sheep of the Judean hills give meat,

skins and wool for raiment, tents,

cover from storm, shelter from heat.

In fields of Bethlehem where David slew

lion, bear and fed his father’s sheep,

temple flocks now safely graze.

Those who watch have been well taught

that in the shadow of a distant Eden

firstlings offered hope. They know how

God spared birthright son of Abraham,

providing sacrificial ram

for grass-kindled flame, stone-tabled meal.

Remembering that death passed over Israel’s

house because of unblemished blood,

these know the altar-end of tender ones

they nurture, name, and carry in their bosoms.

For solemn feasts they gently lead the young

into Jerusalem so sin-stained robes

may be washed white as the glory of the Lord,

and peace may be complete.

Tonight with faith they haste to find

a Savior and a certain sign—

Christ the future sacrifice—

swaddled, as the angel said,

in wool-soft bands and lying in a manger.

These are they prepared

to spread the word abroad—

This day is born the Lamb of God.

Subject Keywords

Poetry

Jesus Christ

Shepherd

Bethlehem

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