The Carpenter’s Son

The Carpenter’s Son

I will teach Him to hammer

I will teach Him to build

My love is for Him and His Mother

I who never was in a carpenter’s guild

I am so nervous to raise this One

For not of my loins is He

No for truly He is Your Son

But Your Will be done by me

I will teach him to be strong and stout

I can teach Him manners and obedience

To also be meek when His Mother’s about

when to speak and to enjoy silence

But He is Your Chosen One

So I thank You Father for this chance

To raise with my bride Mary Your Son

And know it is Your Will not happenstance

Amen

JFFIII 5/1/24