Luke 10:38: Was laudably employ'd

Martha's 2 ks. in active life
Was laudably employ'd.
Tending Christ with zealous strife.
She served the' eternal God:
Mary waiting at His feet
The life contemplative express'd:
Let the happy sisters meet,
For join'd they both are bless'd.

O that I might humbly sit
With His beloved ones,
Happier at my Saviour's feet
Than monarchs on their thrones!
o before His footstool bow
Are sure His quickening voice to hear;
Jesus speak: I listen now.
And all my soul is ear!