A man was robbed and left to die by his assailants,

He laid there, ignored by some who saw but simply passed by,

Then a Samaritan with a good and compassionate heart,

Tenderly bound up his wounds with healing oil and wine,

And thoughtfully took him to the inn on his beast.

If I should meet someone in my hard and fast life,

Totally alienated, discouraged and deeply wounded;

Would I hastily respond to care him as my own? –

with a kindly deed and word that will ease his pain?

Or would I choose to pass him by and turn the other way?

How would I act, what would I do, if this occurs today?

If I should hear of some great need in a land unfamiliar,

With different race, religion, culture, color or creed,

Would I humanely step over the ancient bloodline of separation? –

and get involved in their lives and love them as my neighbors?

Or would I refrain myself to get out of my comfort zone?

How would I act, what would I do, if this call comes to me today?

O God, I want a compassionate heart ignited by your love,

In a time when many are wearied and need help to survive,

Let me be like a little mirror reflecting love from above,

Willing to show mercy, no matter the risk or reward,

To save lives with compassion like the Good Samaritan!