A Youth of the Noble Birth Right

A youth of the noble birth right
Has departed from once cherished moorings
And subject to the sophistries of night
Says that peace once felt, now is "boring"

And as she acts with pride as one infirm
She discards a torch once held high with power
Yet we pray for her to return and stand firm
We have faith in God and trust in that hour

For there is a view at the gates of learning
Where any who seek can understand and observe
There we find vision that increases, discerning
That home's a haven of love and peace where we serve

Though the world may ridicule what's sacred
Families are becoming eternal tapestries
Where each member contributes a unique thread
From the birth made and kept from the baptistries

According to God's plan and notwithstanding
We can make covenants and pray the home endures
Unto peace that surpasses all understanding
With past and future woven in a place that's sure

not withstanding- despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
as in Matthew 11:11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there
hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he
that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.


infirm:
lacking firmness of will or character or purpose
Example: "Infirm of purpose"
weak and feeble
lacking physical strength or vitality
confined to bed (by illness)

thoughts after reading
Church News of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Draper Utah Temple: 'This, Thy Holy House'
President Monson delivers prayer in each of the 12 dedicatory sessions
Published: Saturday, March 28, 2009