ESTHER: FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS
(Esther) FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS The king of Persia ruled many lands, But he also liked to party. He was celebrating with many one day, And told them to party hearty. Queen Vashti had a separate one, That included only women. They would be away from the drunkenness, That was usual among the men. During the party the king got drunk, Then gave an order to the queen. To wear just a crown and parade around, He wanted her beauty to be seen. The queen was quite insulted, So she refused to obey. The king was so angry he wanted her punished, He just had to think of a way. Before acting, he sought advice. He was told his wife should be banished. Another should take her place; After that, the queen just vanished. One young and beautiful girl, From every province in the land, Was made a part of his harem; He would choose a wife on demand. In the land lived Mordecai, a Jew; And one day officials came. They took his cousin