A Roman captain demonstrated faith that was so remarkable that Jesus expressed surprise!
The Jewish people were adept
At taunting Romans who then kept
Them powerless in sad lament
By brutal scourge and punishment
So, many eyebrows then were raised
When Jewish leaders came and praised
A Roman captain who had paid
Their synagogue’s foundation laid
His servant was at point of death
They feared he drew his final breath
Lord, come and heal this good man’s slave
So Jesus went this slave to save
The Roman sent another word
And Jesus marvelled when he heard
Just speak, your order will suffice
To save my precious servant’s life
Such faith, said Jesus, is quite rare
In Israel no-one can compare
When people come from west and east
To dine with Abr’am at the feast
The ticket in is not by race
But faith in God’s amazing grace
So go, my friend, your slave is healed
Your faith will be to you a shield
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