Today I went into a prison

Today I went into a prison
Where I looked on anguish and strife
But the message I learned from a convict there
I'll remember the rest of my life.
The prisoner said he was contented
In paying society's due.
"It's easy to render to Caesar", he said,
"When you have the Master with you".
Oh, I've seen his anger fly out of hand
For he was just human you see
Than ask both offended and God to forgive
Unashamed when bending his knee.
Many long years it has been
Since I had the faith that this convict has shown
And though I was with him for only a while
His message has pointed me home.
Yes, today I went into a prison
And saw to my disbelief
The face of our Savior Lord Jesus
Worn on the face of a thief.