Sam Kauffman Poet Lyric

Servant

Servant

You healed the lame – made the speechless sing -
 Brought light into blind eyes;
Held a child within your arms
 Then woke her from death’s sleep;
Walked the waters of the stormy seas
 Bid the wind and waves be calm

You came as love – a servant to all.

You feed the multitude upon the hill,
 Gave them bread to eat their fill,
Taught their voices how to pray – 
 Our Father we say still;
Braved the darkness of the empty tomb
 Arose on the third day

You came as love – a servant to all.

You did not scorn the leper’s plea -
 Heard the crippled ones cry out; 
Welcomed back a woman at a well 
 Then forgave a thief;
Shouted at the tomb of your dear friend
  Called him back to life

You came as love – a servant to all.

You - the servant of God’s lowly ones -
 Walked the dusty roads of Galilee;
Took the children to your side
 Held them on your knee
And said the Kingdom – like one of these –
 Faith brighter than the sun

You came as love – a servant to all.
 
You drove the darkness from souls possessed -
 Turned water into wine;
Changed the hearts of all you touched
 And said  "I bring new life;"
These miracles that you performed on earth
 Signs of your great love for us

You came as love – a servant to all.

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L. J. Carber April 3, 2020 at 12:10 PM Congrats Sam-- it's a fine testament to faith. Sam Kauffman April 3, 2020 at 10:47 PM Hi L.J. so appreciative of your message. Thank you! Be blessed and stay healthy.

John Watt April 2, 2020 at 7:20 PM Back to say "well done, good and faithful servant"! Congrats, Sam. I really do love this one, a fave ~ John Sam Kauffman April 3, 2020 at 1:00 AM Hi John, thank you. I know all of us wait to hear those words. I am so glad you love this piece - very gratifying. Blessings and peace to you.

Andrea Dietrich April 2, 2020 at 5:54 PM wow, I think you covered just about all the magnificent things he did, Sam. GREAT job! (I had the good fortune in my college years to do a bible tour of Israel and some of these things made me recall how I got to stand at those very spots) Sam Kauffman April 3, 2020 at 12:58 AM Thank you Andrea! This poem just seemed to flow when being written. What a wonderful trip for you! So many terrific memories. Stay healthy my friend. Hope all is well.

Jc Hawkens April 2, 2020 at 1:49 PM Wonderful blessing to you, my friend, for writing this beautiful poem. You came as love – a servant to all. Stay safe, and God bless. JC Hawkens Sam Kauffman April 2, 2020 at 3:54 PM JC, Thank you for your message and for your blessings - always in need of blessings. This is one of my favorites. I wanted to acknowledge how much God loves us especially at this time. Know you remain in my prayers. Sending blessings to you, my friend.

John Watt April 1, 2020 at 10:59 PM Sam, your refrain says it all. "He came not to be served, but to serve". A powerful list of miracles performed by Christ, but never for his own glory; always to serve man and glorify the Father. A beautiful lyric, I would love to hear the song! ~ John Sam Kauffman April 1, 2020 at 11:50 PM Thank you, John. These lyrics are very special to me. They came easily. I have struggled with the melody. One of these days....In the meantime I feel blessed to be able to share the lyrics in a poem. Be blessed!

Harry Horsman April 1, 2020 at 1:58 AM 'Jesus Christ' Love it Sam, Sam Kauffman April 1, 2020 at 2:03 AM Thank you Harry. He is our up-lifting hope! This is my poem prayer! Be blessed!

Evelyn Judy Buehler March 31, 2020 at 11:23 PM This is a beautiful poem to reflect upon as we look to Easter. I love it! Sam Kauffman March 31, 2020 at 11:46 PM Thank you Evelyn. I am so glad you loved it. It is a very special poem to me. As we move toward Easter this poem reminds me of the meaning of the Resurrection! Blessings to you my frind.

Caren Krutsinger March 31, 2020 at 11:00 PM God is Love so of course Jesus is too. Beautifully penned Sam. Sam Kauffman March 31, 2020 at 11:37 PM Thank you so much Caren for your message. With so many of us self quarantined I was thinking sharing the story of God's love might be comforting and lift spirits. Be well and blessed.