Poetic Verses
Nehemiah's Commission
The walls of Jerusalem were broken
And the people were upset
Because of warring enemies
Who posed a constant threat.
For without defensive ramparts
They were truly in harm's way
Which made time of the essence
There was danger in delay.
But God sent Nehemiah
To restore the city walls
And use utmost expediency
Before the city falls.
His opponents, crazed with anger
Having learned of his intent
Plotted ways to stop him cold
Though he had the king's consent.
They mocked him without mercy
Hoping to intimidate
But their efforts were to no avail
And came a bit too late.
For the walls very quickly were restored
And the people did rejoice
While the opposition acquiesced
Since God left them no choice.
And the people were upset
Because of warring enemies
Who posed a constant threat.
For without defensive ramparts
They were truly in harm's way
Which made time of the essence
There was danger in delay.
But God sent Nehemiah
To restore the city walls
And use utmost expediency
Before the city falls.
His opponents, crazed with anger
Having learned of his intent
Plotted ways to stop him cold
Though he had the king's consent.
They mocked him without mercy
Hoping to intimidate
But their efforts were to no avail
And came a bit too late.
For the walls very quickly were restored
And the people did rejoice
While the opposition acquiesced
Since God left them no choice.