Right here in the presence of loving and grace,
see Judas is scowling, a sneer scars his face.
Anointing with perfume is costly and rare,
this gift could be sold giving substance to care.
What need this affection, that Jesus received?
It seemed to go counter to all they believed.
The sale of the perfume could go in the purse,
some pieces of silver, not seen as a curse.
Verses 3-5 follow
Tune: ST. DEINIO
Metre: 11.11.11.11
Andrew Pratt (born 1948)
Words © 27/2/2010 Stainer & Bell Ltd, London, England, www.stainer.co.uk.
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