Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, THE CARPENTER'S SON, by KATHRYN BLACKBURN PECK


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THE CARPENTER'S SON, by                    
First Line: Son, fit the grooves and join them well ...'
Last Line: I shall rejoice thy yoke to share!
Subject(s): Jesus Christ


"Son, fit the grooves and join them well,
These yokes must be both strong and light;
The yokes of Joseph shall be safe,
Nor oxen's weary shoulders chafe--
Have patience, Son, and build aright."

The carpenter of Nazareth
Thus kindly spake unto his Son,
Nor dreamed those busy hands would be
Pierced by the nails of Calvary
Before their mission should be done.

"My yoke is easy," spake the Man
Who trod the hills of Galilee;
"The yoke I give is strong and safe,
My yoke will never gall nor chafe
A weary soul; come--follow Me!"

O wounded hands! I take Thy yoke,
And find it light indeed to bear;
My path may stormy be, and rough,
But if Thou lead me--'tis enough--
I shall rejoice Thy yoke to share!





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