At Bethany, where Laz’rus dwelt and Martha served while Mary knelt,
A fragrant incense filled the room as one intended for a tomb.
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Dissent was raised as someone said the market was a better place
For things as costly as this gift to be exchanged for benefit.
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So Jesus took the woman’s side, rebuffing him who had been snide.
“Of poor, of course, we are aware, but gifts like this must all be shared.“
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A crowd of people came to see the ones they’d heard of prev’ious’ly.
The rivals thought it travesty and were consumed by jealousy.
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Image: National Gallery of Art, Public Domain
Source: John 12:1-11
Text: David Alexander, 2022 CC BY-NC SA 4.0
Tune: Winchester New, Public Domain
Score: https://www.smallchurchmusic.com/2018/Score/OnJordansBanks-WinchesterNew-Chords.pdf
Audio: www.smallchurchmusic.com Used by Permission
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