Mary of Bethany
by Paul Purdayhttps://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PaulPurdayPaintings?ref=seller-platform-mcnav
Mary, Martha and Lazarus
Jesus loved all three
And loved their home in Bethany
it's where He loved to be.
Mary and Martha were unlike
A real chalk and cheese
Mary would sit at Jesus' feet
While Martha held the keys.
Mary would choose the better part
To sit and learn from Him
Her place was low, her sight was high
Her view of earth was dim.
Her love for Him would soon excel
With precious perfume poured
Anointing Jesus feet with love
The One that she adored.
What others see as wasteful, would
Be memorable to Him
And be a record of her love
When other lights grow dim.
For she was never turned aside
Whatever others' said
She was enraptured by her Lord
He was her Living Bread.
Oh can we not anoint Him now
And all His Love declare
To set our minds on things above
And all His fragrance share.
