Mary at Jesus' Feet. Richard Crashaw (G.) (c. 1613-1649). W.G. Horder, comp. 1895. The Poets' Bible: New Testament

W. Garrett Horder, comp. The Poets’ Bible: New Testament. 1895.

Mary at Jesus’ Feet

Richard Crashaw (G.) (c. 1613–1649)

‘Mary which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard His word.’—LUKE X. 39.

BEHOLD a new thing here—host hanging on her Guest:
Preparing for His mouth, His mouth’s words are her feast!
O Martha sister, spare thy labour and thy cost:
Tending the food that perisheth, diviner food is lost.