Another Point of View

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A stranger walked along the road, With tired feet and heavy load, His clothes were ragged, worn and old, His spirit broken, heart so cold.

But then a kind soul came along, With gentle words and singing song, And saw the stranger's tired face, And offered him a warm embrace.

The stranger's heart began to stir, As he felt love that would not deter, And kindness from a stranger's heart, That healed his wounds, and set apart.

The kind soul offered him some bread, And gave him a place to rest his head, And as the stranger ate his fill, His heart was filled with joy and thrill.

For in this act of love so kind, The stranger saw a light that shined, A light that burned so bright and true, A light that said, "I care for you."

And as the stranger left that place, He turned and saw a smiling face, And knew that love had come to him, Through someone's act of kindness trim.

For inasmuch as love is shown, To those in need, to those alone, We show the love of Christ above, And share his light, his grace, his love.

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