The Shepherd King

A Christian poem about David

Before you there was to rule

big man Saul, though strong he was a fool

yeah, he won many battles

but in his greed he stole enemies' cattle

though Lord our God forbade

his impatience made his power fade away

as he didn't wait for Samuel

Satan won God in his heart's duel

So God led the prophet to Betlehem

and what did he expect he'd find?

A man with strong body and mind

but God looks deeper than man

the righteous king rose from a small clan

David the smallest of them all

with bright eyes and smooth cheeks herding sheep

Yes, him God wanted to keep

Oh, Israel's shepherd king

God's chosen one take your scepter and ring

Oh, you poetic soul singing psalms

myrrh and nard smell in your balms

by God's love you ruled the kingdom

and fought victorious wars by His wisdom

but your romantic heart burned with desire

it nearly turned you away from Lord, your sire

And the spirit of God left Saul

he lost his crown

oh bad spirits made him frown

So David was sent to play his psalms

that made Saul feel calm

oh, by those harp's heavenly tones

bad spirits left Saul alone

his court became David's home

Though David was small

he made strong giant Goliath fall

only by his wit and stone

but not all alone

It was by God's grace

he could kill lion and bear

Saul figured that was kind of unfair

So he tried to crush his innocent face

Copyright 2017. All rights reserved. BY: EyesLikeBlues

Author's Note

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