“Scroll down to the end of the article to listen to music.”
Introduction
Hank Williams, a name synonymous with the very essence of country music, brings us a deeply moving and spiritually resonant song with “From Jerusalem to Jericho.” This track isn’t just a song—it’s a story, a parable set to music that speaks to the heart of human compassion and empathy.
Imagine yourself sitting by a campfire, the night sky above, and someone begins to sing this tale. It’s the story of the Good Samaritan, brought to life in a way that only Hank Williams could. The lyrics guide you through the dusty roads of ancient times, where a man beaten and left for dead finds help not from those you’d expect, but from a stranger who truly understands what it means to love thy neighbor.
Williams’ voice, with its raw emotion and authenticity, makes this more than just a retelling of a biblical parable. It becomes a reflection on our own lives, urging us to consider how we treat those who cross our paths. The simplicity of the melody lets the message shine through, making it a song that lingers long after the last note has faded.
What makes “From Jerusalem to Jericho” special is its ability to connect across time—whether you’re hearing it in a modern-day living room or in a church pew from decades past. It’s a reminder that acts of kindness and mercy are timeless, and that each of us has the power to be that Samaritan in our own world.
Video
Lyrics
Tyler, this one is “From Jerusalem to Jericho”
From Jerusalem to Jericho, along that lonely road
A certain man was set upon and robbed of all his gold
They stripped him, and they beat him, and they left him there for dead
Who was it then that come along and bathed the aching head?
Tell me who, tell me who
Tell me, who was this neighbor, kind and true?
From Jerusalem to Jericho, we’re traveling every day
And many are the fallen ones that lie along the way
From Jerusalem to Jericho, a certain priest come by
He heard the poor man crying, but he heeded not the cry
He drew his robes about him, and quickly walked away
Who was it then that come along and ministered that day?
Tell me who, tell me who
Tell me, who was this neighbor, kind and true?
From Jerusalem to Jericho we’re traveling every day
And many are the fallen ones that lie along the way
From Jerusalem to Jericho, the wounded man did lay
Along come that Samaritan who was despised, they say
He ministered to the the man, and took him in
He paid his fare and told the host to take good care of him
Tell me who, tell me who
Tell me, who was this neighbor, kind and true?
From Jerusalem to Jericho, we’re traveling every day
And many are the fallen ones that lie along the way
From Jerusalem to Jericho, we’re traveling every day
And many are the fallen ones that lie along the way
They seem despised, rejected, but no matter what they’ve been
When everyone cast them out, then Jesus takes them in
Tell me who, tell me who
Tell me, who was this neighbor, kind and true?
From Jerusalem to Jericho, we’re traveling every day
And many are the fallen ones that lie along the way
Thank you, Hank, for a fine song