38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village : and a certain woman named Martha received Tiim into her house.
39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard his word.
40 But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that
my sister hath left me to serve alone ? bid her therefore that she help me.
41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things :
42 But one thing is needful : and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
The Kttle history which these verses contain, is only- recorded in the Gospel of St. Luke. So long as the world stands, the story of Mary and Martha will furnish the Church with lessons of wisdom which ought