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D. He was an old hand at livin' and makin' his way
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He smelled like old whiskey and he needed a shave
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His home was an alley off 8th Avenue
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If you had a minute or an hour or two
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He'd tell you the Gospel according to Luke
2. Luke carried his Bible in a crown royal bag
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CH: He said give to your brother is he is in need
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Offer up thanks for the gifts you receive
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There's treasure in heaven for the generous few
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That was the gospel according to Luke
3. So I bought him breakfast at the Daylight Cafe
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G. A week ago Wednesday, I saw him again
Downtown at the mission, surrounded by friends