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Remember his teaching;

remember his preaching;

Good News for the outcast

and hope for the poor;

But strong was his message

to rulers he was reaching,

His ministry so forceful,

they could not ignore.

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His teaching was diff’rent;

some called him irreverent;

He nurtured a goodness

not based on the law;

And so he caused trouble;

his passion was commitment

To bringing in God’s kingdom

with love at its core.

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Remember his teaching;

remember his preaching;

He clashed with the wealthy;

and we can recall

the strength of his message

was found in his beseeching

For freedom from oppression

and justice for all.

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He showed a defiance

conceived in non-violence;

He showed us his way

for the whole human race;

He still calls disciples

to follow with obedience;

Resemble his compassion,

his mercy and grace.

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Remember his teaching;

remember his preaching;

He said he’d be here

to the end of the age;

May we be a blessing

to people we are reaching

With wisdom from this teacher,

our great Jewish sage.

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George Stuart. Used by permission

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