THE WOMEN WHO MINISTERED UNTO HIM.

They give Him freely all they can,

They give Him clothes and food;

In this rejoicing, that the Man

Is not ashamed they should.

Enough He labours for his hire;

Yea, nought can pay his pain;

The sole return He doth require

Is strength to toil again.

And this, embalmed in truth, they bring,

By love received as such;

Their little, by his welcoming,

Transformed into much.