The Good Samaritan (Vol1 No 83)
Jesus told compelling stories;
Told to challenge, and refute
Many common-held opinions.
What he said could cause dispute.
Once a Jew, attacked by robbers,
Lay with injuries severe;
Temple leaders pause a little.
“Do not touch. Our law is clear.”
So they pass, show no compassion;
Keep the Law’s strict formula;
Then a stranger shows some pity;
He was from Samaria.
Oil and wine for wounds, then dressings;
Taken to an inn for care.
“Do not sell him into slavery.
I will pay. On this I swear.”
People list’ning to the story
Told by Jesus, would complain;
“Foreign outcasts are not worthy
Of such praise. They should be slain!”
Everyone is deemed a neighbour;
They need never know my name.
Jesus' message, clear and simple;
'I must go and do the same.'
Tune Stuttgart AHB 200,216,265,447 TiS 272,291,349
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