When Jesus healed on Sabbath days

He broke the sacred law;

The power structures were appalled;

Were shocked by what they saw.

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For breaking of the Sabbath rules

Was such a heinous crime;

But Jesus taught that giving care

Was right at any time.

Laws cannot bind the generous soul

Nor halt love’s strong embrace;

We cannot regulate good deeds

Nor govern gifts of grace.

The time to give support and care

Is now and every day;

When love was needed, it was there;

This was the Jesus Way.

To fail to see the work of God

In acts of generous care

Shows blindness and a hardened heart;

Of this we should beware!

When love is given and received

God is revealed each time;

When love is given and received

It renders life sublime.

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George Stuart. Used with permission