Buying Compassion and Righteousness
There was once a wealthy merchant
Who wished to collect some debt
He sent his servant to see to it
And told him to buy goods on return
The servant did as he was bid
But when he saw the plight of the poor
His heart was so moved that
He tore the notes into pieces!
He went home and said: We lack not
grain or oil, silk or gold, wine or silver
Thus, I bought you nothing but…
Compassion and righteousness!
Perplexed, the merchant voiced not
But when he next journeyed afar
He was greeted by crowds and cheers
Earnest folks grateful of his kindness
“So this was what he meant, when
He told me what he had bought!”
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