I saw a man just sitting
On the gutter in the street
His clothes were torn and ragged
There was nothing on his feet
His face looked drawn and saddened
As if troubled by world’s woes
But what really was the problem
Was something I could not know
Everyone just passed him
None would give the time of day
It seemed the whole world wanted
For him to go away
I went to move on past him
While thinking of his thoughts
Although I wanted to move onwards
My mind said to lend support
I looked more closely at him
Saw he was not that old
That few rags that he was wearing
Would not hold out the cold
Reached my hand out to him
Asked if he’d come with me
His eyes looked dully upwards
Unheard “Help Me” was his plea
He rose and stood beside me
I helped him stand upright
Made up my mind immediately
He’d have a bed tonight
Took him to a restaurant
All other patrons stared so still
Placed an order for him
So he could eat his fill
Then took him further down the street
And left him free to choose
Told him that I’d be paying
For his new clothes and shoes
Once dressed he looked so different
Those around did no longer stare
Then he spoke his first words to me
“Can I thank you with a prayer?”
I took him home that evening
So he could rest his weary head
Told him that he was welcome
Until he knew what lay ahead
Days later would find him working
Found a place to call his own
I know that I felt better for it
To see he was no longer left alone
Went to church on Sunday
Saw he was part of the throng
Heard his voice so loudly
As he praised the Lord with song
And once the service over
He walked right up to me
Told all around who’d listen
That I’d helped to set him free
He spoke with great conviction
With clear voice that was so strong
Of days when others chose to judge him
Although he’d done no wrong
He told, never judge another
On whatever you may see
Remember our Lord was seen a criminal
On His way to Calvary
Extend a hand in kindness
Be sure to show your love
And your reward will surely find you
When you meet the Lord above
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Dark Blue Knight ~ Eddie
3rd March 2008
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Hebrews Chapter 13
Verses 1 – 2
Keep on loving one another as Christian brothers.
Remember to welcome strangers into your homes.
There were some who did that and
welcomed Angels without knowing it.
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