Mary's tears

Mary's tears
based on John 12:1-8
by Joel Howard

Mary's ointment

Mary's tears

Wiping His feet

with her hair

Scarlet sins

now white like snow

Just where else

is she to go? 

Home is where 

the Savior is

Pure emotion

Purer heart

Full of praise

And soul now torn

Following Christ

Following Christ

All onlookers

clueless now: 

"What a waste!" 

they say with frowns

But more productive

were her tears

Than if ten thousand

mouths she'd fed

What? Productive? 

Why? How? 

Awkward silence? 

Humble bow? 

Worthy Jesus, 

that is how!

Accomplishing can be a failure

In winning souls

we could fall short

Saving men 

can disqualify me

If my Savior's feet are dry

If my Savior's feet are dry