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The Ten Commandments
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At the top of the mountain, God told Moses ten things to remember. They were the ten things that make a good or bad person. They were called The Ten Commandments. This bible story is read, once again, in the beautiful tones of the late John Le Mesurier.
We are publishing a set of six bible stories from this series. You can buy the complete set from Onceuponaworld.net.
Introduced by Natasha Lee Lewis. Read by John Le Mesurier. Duration 4.10
Moses walked through the mighty storm, up the mountain towards God.
The children of Israel watched the lone figure staggering into the blackness, as the thunder and lightning raged.
God said, ‘I am your God, come to me.’
Moses got to the top, and God told him ten things to remember. They were the ten things that make a good or bad person. They were called The Ten Commandments.
‘The first thing to remember
When you are being good
Is have no other Gods but me
I don’t see why you should.
The second thing is simple.
Whatever else you do
Don’t worship models made of clay
Don’t make an idol in that way
I’d get annoyed with you.
And in the third commandment
You mustn’t ever say
God, Lord or Heaven in a joke
For that would spoil my day.
The fourth thing you must never do -
Upset my Sunday rest.
I’ve given you the other days
To do your work in many ways
On Sunday you can have a laze
And wear your Sunday best.
Number five’s a good one,
Remember what I say,
Don’t ever upset Mum and Dad
In any little way.
The sixth commandment sure makes sense
I know that when I say
No killing is allowed, but then
You wouldn’t would you? Even when
You get annoyed with other men
And don’t get your own way.
If you are getting married
The seventh rule is this,
Don’t try and love another
Or give the girls a kiss.
At number eight there’s something
I’m sure you’d never do,
Don’t steal a thing, at any time
From anyone, for any rhyme
Or reason – as it is a crime,
And they would capture you.
The ninth one to remember
If you do as you’re bid,
Don’t blame a man for stealing
Unless you’re sure he did.
With all the people in the world
Your neighbour is a friend.
So don’t be jealous even when
You want his goat or horse or hen,
For that’s commandment number ten,
It’s at the very end.
Moses listened open mouthed as God told him all about the commandments. ‘Can you say it again? I didn’t have time to write them down.’
God said nothing, but waved his mighty hand over Mount Sinai. Lightning flashed, and smoke covered Moses. When it cleared, he saw all the commandments beautifully written on two pieces of stone.
Moses thanked God for his help, and began to stagger down the mountain with his commandments.
On the way down he had a good think about things.
A selection of Bible Stories for children from Once Upon a World Read by John Le Mesurier of Dad's Army fame. Old and New Testament.
Brilliant, I’ve just been asked to teach Sunday school age 6-11 thie commandments over the next two Sundays. I love the poem. It’ll make so much more sense to this age group. THANK YOU
LOVE IT
I LOVE THE TEN COMANDMENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MY FAOVORITE IS DO NOT KILL:( I WANT ALL OF GODS CHILDS TO SURVIVE FOR A VERY LONG TIME
a very interesting,exciting,and mind attracting poem.
It is nice to know the TEN COMMANDMENTS I like :Don’t kill the best!
this website is the best ive been on.
it is fab
Are we supposed to read or listen???
please reply:)
Are we supposed to read or listen?
If read this does not work!
i will follow these rules and learn more about god in my life….:)
i loke this story can we just get on and follow thes rulees dont broke them couse if you do your a fool by taylor lee watts
Lets Follow these Rules!
Am i supposed to read this by myself?
Am i suppose to read this by myself?
i like this story very much
i love it
i lovvvvvvvveeeeeeeee it
good work, but will like to have the stories with a little graphics, i think the kids will like it better
prase the lord
lord i realy loved that story i am going to read that /praise the lord and give a shout to him;i will obey all of those commaments……………………………………………………love jessy
I loved it and i would try to obey all of those commandments PRASE THE LORD :D
This is a ver good thing to read every day
this is a nice story
Lord, I love your commads.
How wonderful is your teaching O lord! Your teaching is a lamp for my steps, and a light for my path.
Your word is my delight and the joy of my heart.
You have the words of eternal life.
I love your frog Bertie and the 10 commandments and your web site.
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umm where can i find the 10 commandments in voice becase i wan’t it on my phone
This was the best story that I have ever read in my life. It was amazing! Give a shout out to God!
I’ve been baptised on christmas eve
on 12-24-09 and I was 8.
There’s a movie of the Ten Commandments on TV.
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Marianella, Many thanks. I’m sorry we let that through.
Hi Natasha
I enjoy your site very much. I noticed this comment in Spanish and the last word is a curse word. How rude.
God Bless
this is good
mad
Dear Nina, Thanks for all your comments. Please don’t leave your email address though, as we prefer not to publish them. And Many many congratulations to your Mom.
James, really glad you like the story. Thank you !
i have got the story
of the ten commandments in my bible.
love the story is the story from you bertie
please reply.
wow i like this site.
I think it is a very good way to tell the ten commandments in a way kids can understand it.I like the way its a poem.xox
Thanks! These Bible stories are great!! Lookign forward to finding more here:-)
The view about Sunday / Sabbath has been expressed amply now, and I’m not going to let anymore comments through that repeat it because really Storynory is not the place for religious debate. But thanks for your comment.
PLESE THERE IS MITAKE IN UR FOURTH COMMANDEMENT .THE REST DAY FOR GOD IS NOT SUNDAY.IN THE BIBLE U CAN NOT FIND SUNDAY ,THE DAY IS SABBATO.
his voice is wonderful!!
Enjoyed the reading of this Bible story. These special rules, while given to the children of Israel a very long time ago, are also good guidelines for individuals today. They remind and encourage us to make moral choices and treat others the way we (and they) prefer to be treated.
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They are good moralisms!!!!!I’ll remember them.
We enjoyed the voices & sound effects – INTERESTING!!
refreshing my memory.knew everything already
a beautiful story!!!!!!!!!!!!
Isn’t the fourth supposed to be Saturday/Sabbath?
HI
it is good
very creative and imaginative…..
i love it!
good luck and more power!
very creative and imaginative
i love it
good luck and more power!
very creative and imaginative
i love to learn from the bible and how it comes to me and how every story has a meaning o and this is one of my favorites but my favorite is the passover story.
it was good
i love this, its magical
Kirsty, I had to delete your comment on the 10 commandments because of a mild 4 letter word, but it’s only fair to record that you didn’t like it. Feed back – always appreciated.