The Hymnal ‎#685

685. Lord, when in Simon's house of yore

1 Lord when in Simon's house of yore,
Thou with Thy friends didst sit at meat,
Mary the precious spikenard bore,
And poured it at Thy sacred feet.

2 Like incense sweet, the perfume rare
Rose through the house, and sought the skies;
And Thou didst own with blessings there
A woman's loving sacrifice.

3 So unto Thee, O Lord, this day,
A year of labor here we bring;
So at Thy feet the gift we lay;
Accept, O Lord, the offering.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Lord, when in Simon's house of yore
• Author: Sarah E. Henshaw (1878)
• Publication Date: 1895
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

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