Lyrics · Mark
A Prophet without Honour
Mark 6:1-13
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This song belongs to the Mark collection. One recording is available to play here, with the complete lyrics below.
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A Prophet without Honour
Mark · Chanson Réaliste
[Verse 1 - the sabbath at home]
He came into his own country with his disciples,
And taught in the synagogue on the sabbath day.
Many hearing him were astonished:
Whence hath this man these things?
[Verse 2 - familiar names]
Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary,
Brother of James, Joses, Juda, and Simon?
Are not his sisters here with us?
And they were offended at him.
[Refrain]
A prophet is not without honour,
Save in his own country,
Among his own kin,
And in his own house.
[Interlude - he marvelled]
He could there do no mighty work,
And marvelled because of their unbelief.
[Bridge - two by two]
He called the twelve and sent them two by two,
Giving them power over unclean spirits.
Take a staff, but bread, bag, and money remain behind;
Stay in one house until ye depart.
[Outro - dust]
Whosoever shall not receive you nor hear you,
Shake off the dust under your feet.

