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.