I Gave the Dreaded Message

I gave the dreaded message
I did not want to give
For I knew it would injure
Those pained by sin's motives

The sweet and precious children
Along with the wives of purity
Had to listen while the brethren
Were condemned for polygamy

While my words were meant to prick the hearts
Of the fathers and husbands who had come
The women sobbed -felt my words like darts
And the tears in streams did run

Yet, ultimately it was for their welfare
And that of all the souls attending
That I blatantly laid the vile sins bare
While the love of God extending

Jacob 2:9
Wherefore, it burdeneth my soul that I should be constrained, because of the strict commandment which I have received from God, to admonish you according to your crimes, to enlarge the wounds of those who are already wounded, instead of feasting upon the pleasing word of God have daggers placed to pierce their souls and wound their delicate minds.