A Story of Grace

Naomi had lost her husband,

To her daughter in laws she said,

Return to thy kindred and people.

Now that thy husbands are dead.

But Ruth could not be entreated

To leave her, for she said.

Thy people shall be my people.

It was grace exhibited!

And then to the field of Boaz,

Ruth’s footsteps one day wended,

He saw her there with the reapers,

Inquired, and befriended!

Leave handfuls of the harvest,

When thou thy harvest hast ended.

That she may see and gather.

Here we see grace extended!

Then at the advice of her mother,

She rose and washed her face

Then she went down to the threshing,

Where he lay, she marked the place.

Without his knowledge lay there.

He awoke and Ruth he faced!

He would do as required to take her.

And she would embrace his grace!

So he went to the gate of the city.

The law he would not void.

But alas the nearer kinsman

Her welfare would avoid.

So Boaz, he deemed to take her,

God chose with a baby boy.

To bless the little family,

With this grace complete her joy!

Danielle E Patenadue

Acts 17:28