Acclaimed Anointing

Tune: Rockingham

('When I survey the wondrous cross')

Matthew 26 v.6-13

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When Jesus was in Bethany

He was in Simon's house, we see

Then came unto Him a woman

She had a flask of ointment then

It very precious and costly

An alabaster flask it be

She poured it all on Jesus' head

But disciples indignant said

What purpose is this waster, Why not

Sell it for much to help poor's lot?

When Jesus knew, He said, Why do

You her trouble? Good she does do

For you have poor with you always

But I am not with you all days

Here it be right, for she has poured

Out ointment, worshipped, and adored

She did it for my burial

Prepared me for when that day fall

And wheresoever this gospel

Be preached in this world, 'e'en to all

There also shall it too be told

Of this woman's deed, free and bold

Be told for a memorial

Of her, her gracious witness all