The Song of the Mother and the Child

 The Song of the Mother and the Child

1 And it came to pass in those days that a voice went forth among the people, saying, “Hearken, O Israel, to the melody of the mother’s heart; for her tender care is like the dew of heaven upon the tender blades.”

2 Behold, the mother comforts her child, as herself is comforted by the Lord of hosts; yea, her arms are a refuge in the storm, and her words bring peace unto the soul.

3 Thus saith the Lord: “As a nursing mother poureth out her strength for her young, so shall I uphold you with My righteous hand.” And the people rejoiced at the promise of abiding love.

4 And a woman of valor was seen among them, clothed with strength and dignity; her laughter rose like incense at the dawn, for her heart was steadfast in hope.

5 She laid before her children a feast of wisdom, and spoke unto them in parables:

6 “A vine without its root cannot bring forth fruit; so, too, a child apart from a mother’s love withereth.

7 Therefore bind your hearts together, that in unity ye may flourish upon the hill of life, and your days be as a well-watered tree.”

8 And she taught them this parable:

9 “A mother is as a watchful sentinel upon the ramparts of dawn, her vigil never ceasing. When the night’s shadows gather, she keepeth safe the sleepers with her steadfast presence.”

10 Thus was the mother-child bond exalted among the people, for they saw that from its tender roots sprang the strength of many generations.

11 And the mothers gathered in the courts and in the open fields, lifting up their voices in song, saying, “Our children are the heritage of the Lord; and we will guard them with all our might, as a shepherd guardeth his flock.”

12 So the Word went forth: “Let every mother’s house be a sanctuary of love; let every cradle rock in peace; and let every child be fed from the cup of compassion, that the land may be blessed with godly offspring.”

13 And the people bowed in reverent awe, for they beheld in the mother’s breast the living image of Divine care, and in the child’s smile the hope of tomorrow.

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