In Memory of Her

Mary Magdalen 1926 by Eric Gill 1882-1940

Tate Gallery London

Mark 14:9 And truly I say to you, wherever the gospel is preached in the whole world,

That also which this woman has done shall be spoken of in memory of her.

In Memory of Her

Mark 14:9 And truly I say to you, wherever the gospel is preached in the whole world,

That also which this woman has done shall be spoken of in memory of her.

She, who alone understood,

            What the others found too hard.

Her alabaster flask was filled,

            With a rare and costly nard.

She, who did the utmost,

            Her lot in life allowed.

The poor are with us always,

            Here sat Jesus before her now.

She, who anointed the head,

            Of David’s son, this was the mark,

Of the heavenly King, who

By thorny crown was scarred.

She, who felt the scorn,

            “She’ll be stopped,” they vowed.

“No, this is a great favor.

            The deed she did just now.”

She, who showed such love,

            With the little in her power.

By her His body was prepared,

            For the burial and sorrow.

She, who did not speak,

            Her actions spoke much louder.

Had the twelve only asked her,

            Her motive would not be doubted.

She, who was not asked.

            Her wisdom lost never learned!

Her thoughts were never sought,

            Her voice was never heard.

She, will be remembered,

            Far as the gospel reaches.

Whomever is empowered, and

            Forever her story teaches.

Chorus:

In Memory of her, in memory of her.

Truly I say to you, wherever the gospel’s told.

In the whole world. In the whole world.

What she has done, will be told.

In memory of her.