Malchijah - an unscrupulous Jewish tax collector    

Rachel - a poor Jewish widow

Roman Soldier
Blind Girl

Adah - Rachel's gossipy friend
Man
Nathan - Rachel's Son (13-15 yrs. old)
Matthew - orphan (9-11 yrs. old)
Shomron - Samaritan (married to Rachel's sister)
                  Jerusha - Rachel's sister
Servant Girl
Sherah - anothor gossipy friend of Rachel
           Extras - Roman soldiers, slaves, townspeople

"There is a Longing" (solo for Rachel with choir)

"I've Seen Jesus" (solo for blind girl with choir)

"Hosanna" (adult choir and children)

"Who Is This Jesus" (Choir)

"Jesus Is Coming Again" (Choir)

"Bless the Lord Forever" (Duet-Rachel and Nathan)