The God-inspired in every age have helped
Mankind to rise above the mortal dream:
When Nehemiah sought to build the wall,
Defense was well assured to those within
Jerusalem, the city blessed of God,
Because "the people had a mind to work."
As Jesus turned from Satan's cunning bribes,
So these refused to leave their high estate;
For Nehemiah's foresight, and his love
Of God and man, inspired them all to do
Their work with gratitude and patient mind
Until the wall was mended and complete.
So we may seek to do a perfect work
If we but heed the precepts that are gained
Through knowledge of the Bible, with the text
Which our wise Leader gave us for a guide.
