The Road to Jericho

[Intro] Dust on the road, a man beside the way, names in the sand Whispers of duty, echoes of grace, slow and grand [Verse 1] Lawyer: Master, what must I do to live and never die? Jesus: What does love require in your heart and in your eyes? Priest: I pass by, hands full of piety, heart not aligned Levite: The road is a ledger, I measure what I find [Chorus] Samaritan: Compassion is the road we choose when fear says stay away Love of God is shown in mercy lived from day to day No tally kept, just a neighbor's need along the way Give what you have, and you’ll see eternal life in the aktar day [Verse 2] Lawyer: If I justify myself, am I made clean inside? Jesus: Mercy covers what your rulebooks try to hide Priest: Duty demands ritual, yet I hear a different plea Levite: The law shines, but mercy makes a person free [Chorus] Samaritan: Compassion is the road we choose when fear says stay away Love of God is shown in mercy lived from day to day No tally kept, just a neighbor's need along the way Give what you have, and you’ll see eternal life in the daylight [Bridge] Jesus: Go and do likewise—let your long creed bend to a shorter grace Letenness of heart, practical steps, a healing trace [Verse 3] Samaritan: I pour oil, I bandage, I pay the cost, Neighbors rise when mercy leads and pride is lost Lawyer: Maybe love is the question, mercy the answer shown Priest: In the road’s harsh light, we’re all made known Levite: If duty becomes mercy, then life is fully grown [Chorus] Samaritan: Compassion is the road we choose when fear says stay away Love of God is shown in mercy lived from day to day No tally kept, just a neighbor's need along the way Live this one law: love God, love neighbor, come what may [Outro] Jesus: Go now with courage, let compassion be your guide The road to Jericho Is where heaven meets the stride of a faithful life