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The Stranger
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The story of the traveller helped by the Good Samaritan
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I am the proud father of two adult children. I have been playing the guitar for various church bands for over 25 years. All of these songs are original and reflect a preference to Christian music with a country rhythm.
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Genre
Country • Christian Country
Charts
Peak #568
Peak in subgenre #110
Author
Gord Lang
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Gord Lang
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November 14, 2008
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MP3 3.8 MB • 128 kbps • 4:11
Story behind the song
Lord, who is my neighbor? The question was proposed in self-defense by those who believed that they had fulfilled the requirement of the law – you shall love your neighbor as yourself. Jesus’ response that day gave a whole new meaning to the concept of being a neighbor. Even in today’s society the Good Neighbor Policy has become the premise of our laws involving the definition of negligence. As always, with Jesus’ teaching however, we see a spiritual application of every believer’s liability to tangibly demonstrate the Savior’s compassion to those who lie by the wayside - battered and bruised by circumstances of life
Lyrics
Broken and bleeding and left there to die Stripped of all dignity - wounded I lie A site to the curious - a pity to see Some even passing their judgment on me They see that I’m needing their help but they don’t even try Along comes a Stranger who’s passing my way He seems to know all that’s happened today I don’t have to ask He knows just what I need Skillfully cleansing my wounds as they bleed The love that He shows – tells me more than words ever could say He finds me a place where He says I can rest Always beside me - I know that I’m blessed Whatever I’m needing the price has been paid Now and forever the sacrifice made There’s hope for the weary and liberty for the oppressed If you’ve been abandoned and left by life’s road A victim of chance or the seeds that you’ve sowed I bring you Good News of a Stranger that’s near Speaking the Word that you’re longing to hear “Just give Me your burdens – allow Me to carry your load” He’ll never forsake you or leave you alone He’s still got a purpose for you as His own No matter what happens His promise is true Nothing’s as certain as His love for you His tender compassion is deeper than you’ve ever known
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