George Stuart - The Good Samaritan

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 this story

Told by Jesus, would complain;

“Foreign outcasts are not worthy

Of such praise. They should be slain!”

So he challenged current thinking;

Racist bigotry held sway;

Jesus taught this had no virtue;

What a challenge for today!

Tune Stuttgart AHB 200,216,265,447 TiS 272,291,349

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