Author: Daniel Charles Damon Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Mark 12:41-44 Lyrics: 1 A rabbi sat against a wall
and watched the crowd pass by,
the wealthy gave great gifts of gold,
a widow caught his eye.
2 She gave two copper coins that day,
a gift so small and slight.
A penny's worth in Palestine
was precious in her sight.
3 Our teacher called us to his side
and said her gift was small,
was greater than the lavish gifts,
because she gave her all.
4 The wealthy gave their heavy sums
from an abundant store.
The widow, in her poverty,
had given so much more. Topics: Scripture-Based Giving; Stewardship; Women Defined by Faith Used With Tune: HENSLEY
A Rabbi Sat Against a Wall