She had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard His word.
Luke 10:39
Words: J. H., in Hymns of the Higher Life, edited by Bradford Kinney Pierce (New York: Broughton & Wyman, 1868), pages 101–03.
Music: Asa Hull, 19th Century (🔊 pdf nwc).
Alternate Tune:
If you know when the music was written, the author’s name, or where to get a good picture of him (head & shoulders, at least 200×300 pixels),
Sitting at the feet of Jesus,
Oh, what words I hear Him say!
Happy place! so near, so precious!
May it find me there each day.
Sitting at the feet of Jesus,
I would look upon the past;
For His love has been so gracious,
It has won my heart at last.
Sitting at the feet of Jesus,
Where can mortal be more blest?
There I lay my sins and sorrows
And, when weary, find sweet rest.
Sitting at the feet of Jesus,
There I love to weep and pray,
While I from His fullness gather
Grace and comfort every day.
Bless me, O my Savior, bless me,
As I sit low at Thy feet.
Oh, look down in love upon me;
Let me see Thy face so sweet.
Give me, Lord, the mind of Jesus;
Make me holy as He is.
May I prove I’ve been with Jesus,
Who is all my righteousness.