In Genesis the world began;
‘Twas then that God created man.
In Exodus the law was given,
As Israel’s guide from earth to Heaven.
Leviticus, from Levi’s name,
Tribe from which the priesthood came.
Then Numbers teaches to obey,
And walk in God’s most holy way.
Deuteronomy, which means “twice told,”
The truth once learned must ne’er grow old.
Then Joshua came, in Moses’ place
When law had failed, God brought in grace.
He next by Judges Israel ruled;
His love toward them never cooled.
And then, the story sweet of Ruth,
Foreshadows very precious truth.