From Jerusalem to Jericho Songtext
von Uncle Dave Macon

When do people of today
Realise that is nearly 55 years old
And drawing near ohh my God to be

From Jerusalem to Jericho along that lonely road
A certain man was set upon, and robbed of all his gold
They beat him and they stripped him, and they left him there for dead
Who was it then that came along, and bathed the aching head?

Then who then who, tell me who tell me who
Was this neighbour kind and true
From Jerusalem to Jericho, we′re travelling every day
And many are the fallen, ones that lie along the way

From Jerusalem to Jericho a certain priest came by
He heard the poor man crying but he heeded not the cry
He gathered his robes about him, and he quickly passed away
Who was it then that came along, and ministered that day?


Then who then who, tell me who tell me who
Was this neighbour kind and true
From Jerusalem to Jericho we're travelling every day
And many are the fallen ones that lie along the way

From Jerusalem to Jericho a Levi came along
He heard the poor man crying that lie upon the ground
He lifted his hands up, to the heavens and he quickly passed him by
Who was it then that came along, and heeded that needy cry?

Then who then who, tell me who tell me who
Was this neighbour kind and true
From Jerusalem to Jericho, we′re travelling every day
And many are the fallen ones, that lie along the way

From Jerusalem to Jericho when life was ebbing away
Along came that Samaritan who was despised they say
He ministered to the dying man, he carried him to an inn
He paid his fare and told the host to take good care of him