🎶 Song 130 – No Stranger to God

Paper 130 – On the Way to Rome 🎶 Song: No Stranger to God (Verse 1 – Joppa, Gadiah and Jonah) In Joppa’s harbor, Gadiah cried, “Was Jonah swallowed, did he hide?” Jesus answered, calm and clear, “You cannot flee from God so near. The tale’s not fish, but duty’s call, To serve the Father, one and all.” (Chorus) On the way to Rome, He spoke to each soul, Different hearts, different needs, making them whole. From fear to courage, from sorrow to peace, The gospel of Michael, love’s sweet release. (Verse 2 – Caesarea, the call to the East) In Caesarea’s bustling street, A merchant listened, hearts would meet. “If Peter had gone to China’s land, If Paul to India’s fertile sand, The seeds of truth would swiftly grow, For hungry spirits long to know.” (Verse 3 – Alexandria, the young man afraid) A trembling youth confessed his fear, Of shadows haunting, always near. Jesus said, “Fear chains the mind, But trust in God, true strength you’ll find. Courage rises when faith is strong, With hope and love, you’ll walk along.” (Verse 4 – Crete and Carthage) In Crete He spoke to workers poor, “Your labor’s sacred, rich in store. Not knowledge alone, but faith is prized, In humble hearts, God is realized.” In Carthage halls, a thinker claimed, “All is matter, spirit’s feigned.” Jesus answered, “Mind and soul Are gifts eternal, making whole.” (Verse 5 – Malta, soldier and rich man) A soldier proud with sword in hand, Jesus taught of courage grand: “Not in steel, nor war’s acclaim, But in the heart where faith’s aflame.” A wealthy man with restless eyes, Jesus spoke of lasting ties: “Peace is not in gold you keep, But in the trust where spirits leap.” (Chorus ~ repeat) On the way to Rome, He spoke to each soul, Different hearts, different needs, making them whole. From fear to courage, from sorrow to peace, The gospel of Michael, love’s sweet release. (Bridge – Ganid’s reflection) Ganid watched with wonder bright, Each word a beacon, each soul alight. “No stranger lives,” the Master said, “For all are brothers, spirit-led.” (Final Chorus) On the way to Rome, His voice became flame, Lighting the world with the Father’s name. From East to West, His truth shall roam, Love everlasting, on the way to Rome.