Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows) 1863-1931 creator Neill, John R. (John Rea) 1877-1943 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "It Was the Road to Jericho" by Annie Fellows Johnston is a poetic work written in the early 20th century. This book reflects on themes of compassion, sacrifice, and the human condition, drawing inspiration from the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan. The text combines rich imagery and moral reflections as it explores the journey of a traveler who aids a wounded man, paralleling it with a broader message about the struggles faced by humanity. The narrative unfolds through three parts, illustrating the initial act of kindness by the Samaritan, who comes to the aid of a victim beaten by robbers on the road to Jericho. As the Samaritan tends to the man's wounds and brings him to safety, the poem transitions into a commentary on the world's suffering, where it describes the painful experiences of life and the need for compassion in a troubled world. The work culminates with a call for collective efforts to alleviate suffering, emphasizing that Christ-like love and sacrifice can lead to healing and restoration for all. Through its vivid language and moral depth, the book inspires readers to reflect on their own responses to the suffering of others. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2012-08-09 Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry Good Samaritan (Parable) -- Poetry PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40462 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40462 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133927.0 40462