5.14.2015

The Hand That Rocks The Cradle

See her touch so tenderly
Like never others can,
See the care within her eyes
As she holds her infant’s hand,
See her gently stroke the brow
That’s wrinkled with his fear,
See her kindly wipe away
The saddened, trickling tear.
Precious is the one whose hands
Nurtured the babe that purled,
For the hand that rocks the cradle
Is the hand that rules the world.

Though it aches her kindly heart
She spares not but doth chastise,
In love she would train up the child
So his God he’ll not despise.
Her gentle guidance, firm reproof,
And gracious instruction
Are as the chisel that mold his block
To Godliness perfection.
For this she ought to strive and labor,
Though Satan’s darts are hurled,
For the hand that rocks the cradle
Is the hand that rules the world.

 Is character by naught, achieved?
Does prudence come by wind?
Or comes integrity by birth;
And wisdom dwell within?
Nay, e’er must be the influence
Of righteous dignity,
Exemplified in every way
In her authority.
So requisite her influence
In a land where Truth is furled,
For the hand that rocks the cradle
Is the hand that rules the world.

Though feminine is her delight
And gracious is her touch,
Yet comes a strength unquenchable,
 Though still she dons her ruche,
For though her lot may never be
To wear laurels of fame,
Or conquer nations, rule the throne,
And live with highest name,
Her influence in sons she bore
Lives on, though ages whirled,
For the hand that rocks the cradle
Is the hand that rules the world.
     
O Mother, do not fain despise
Your calling in this place,
Though weariness and struggles come;
God gives His daily grace.
Your tender touch and patient care
Is molding men of great,
The generation next to come
Who’ll bear the nation’s fate.
 Remember as you kiss your babe
And hold his fingers curled,
That the hand that rocks the cradle
Is the hand that rules the world.

Copyright © Elisabeth Linzey 2015

1 comment:

  1. Wow! I am encouraged and inspired to be a mother with wisdom and understanding. These ARE the next generation...will we take this into thought and raise up men and woman who will make an impact for the rest of eternity?!

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