The Emmaus Road Stranger

Two men walked along the Emmaus Road
One early Easter morn --
Their minds confused,
Their contenance downcast,
Their hearts asunder torn.

A stranger drew near to them
On this most fateful day --
To them words of understanding,
Comfort and courage,
The stranger did say.

Intently the two men listened
To this stranger on Emmaus Road --
As He taught them the Scriptures,
To them was given a rebirth,
Of faith and hope.

Stay with us till the new day dawns,
Was their most pressing plea --
Teach us the right path of peace,
And our brothers and sisters,
We will truly lead.

Today, two peoples, Jews and Arabs
Are fighting an endless war --
The Emmaus Road Stranger,
Continues to faithfully walk,
Their blood-stained shores.

The Emmaus Road Stranger
Is the Risen Christ of Galilee --
For all people to walk,
In lasting peace,
He silently, but fervently pleads!