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.
