Jesse Poem by R. K. Hart

Meaning Jehovah Exists or Firm.
The son of Obed and father of David, grandson of Boaz and Ruth, and an ancestor of Christ [Ruth 4: 17,12].
Jesse had eight sons and two daughters by different wives [1 Sam.17: 12-14,25].
Isaiah speaks of "the stock of Jesse, " a phrase indicating from Jesse the Messiah would come.
The humble descent of the Messiah is contrasted with the glorious kingdom He is to have [Isa 11: 1].

Angelic one our beautiful son,
Jehovah knew you from day one.
He knew the whole of your tale,
Every inch of you and every breath you exhale.

What might you have achieved in your earthly life?
No doubt children and a loving wife!
Perhaps a Doctor, a Lawyer, or Electrician,
A Carpenter, Pastor, or Mathematician.

He has taken you to dwell by His throne,
Safer, more protected you call heaven home.
Bathsheba's child left his parents while so very young,
David knew he would eventually walk by his son.

As your Gran and Pa we would have enjoyed a snuggle,
Or the warmth of your precious cuddle.
How we would have loved just one,
We will not here, but when we gather with the Heavenly Son.

So as you worship the King of kings,
Around whom the Harper sings.
Watch for your family who love you Jesse,
Accepted our good Gods gift, we'll be there your face to caress.




RKH 2010-04-28 [reworked]