Goodly
Parents
- Verse -
I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father; and having seen many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless, having been highly favored of the Lord in all my days; yea, having had a great knowledge of the goodness and the mysteries of God, therefore I make a record of my proceedings in my days.
- Verse -
I, Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhat in all the learning of my father; and having seen many afflictions in the course of my days, nevertheless, having been highly favored of the Lord in all my days; yea, having had a great knowledge of the goodness and the mysteries of God, therefore I make a record of my proceedings in my days.
Book of
Mormon, 1 Nephi 1:1
Of
history and doctrine prophets write
The
mysteries of God, the dealings of men
People of virtue and people of spite
Stories about parents, children and kin
With goodly
parents this story starts
Teaching
their children as they should
Teaching hope, but with fear in their hearts
Parents
not perfect, but kind and good
Stories
of parents like yours and mine
Goodly
parents with children to teach
Not too
perfect, but good and kind
Goodly
parents with children to reach
Children
of God and children straying
Parents
preaching choose the right
Children
rebelling and children obeying
Parents
appealing and praying all night
These
goodly parents are like us today
Parents
not perfect, but good and kind
Teaching
our children to walk in His way
And
strong in the faith as God designed
Larry Doyle Crenshaw
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