The Good Part (The Disciple)

(The Saviour of the World, Vol VI Book II Poem XXV)

“And what, the better part that Mary chose?
Is it, that sweet affection finds a seat,
Humble and tender, at the Master’s feet,
The while her love, a healing balm, o’erflows?

A firmer purpose the mild woman knows;
“A woman’s love is scarce an offering meet
Except her labouring mind His sayings sweet
Solicit all their fulness to disclose!”

So Mary sat and heard, with ear intent,
Upgathering words that from the Master fell
For day-long ponderings, intelligent.

Ah, dear disciple, sure with thee ’twas well,
Knowing that He who mind and heart had lent,
Would both to His requirements compel!

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