“Alabaster Box” by CeCe Winans is a timeless gospel classic that tells the story of a woman’s profound act of worship and devotion to Jesus. Drawing inspiration from the biblical account found in the book of Luke, Winans’ rendition of this poignant narrative captures the essence of sacrificial love and heartfelt adoration. Through her soul-stirring vocals and emotive delivery, she transports listeners to the scene where the woman pours out her precious perfume upon Jesus’ feet, anointing Him in an act of profound reverence.
The song opens with a haunting melody that sets the tone for the powerful story that unfolds. As Winans’ voice fills the air, the listener is drawn into the intimate moment between the woman and Jesus. With each verse, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of the woman’s unwavering faith and the depth of her love for her Savior. The chorus serves as a powerful refrain, capturing the essence of the woman’s act of worship as she pours out her heart before the Lord.
As the song reaches its climax, Winans’ vocals soar with emotion, conveying the intensity of the woman’s sacrifice and the magnitude of Jesus’ response. Through her stirring performance, she invites listeners to experience the profound beauty of true worship and the transformative power of encountering the presence of God. The music swells and recedes like waves of emotion, mirroring the ebb and flow of the woman’s journey from brokenness to redemption.
CeCe Winans Alabaster Box Lyrics
The room grew still
As she made her way to Jesus
She stumbled through the tears
That made her blind
She felt such pain
Some spoke in anger
Heard folks whisper
There’s no place here for her kind
Still on she came
Through the shame that flushed her face
Until at last she knelt before his feet
And though she spoke no words
Everything she said was heard
As she poured her love for the master
From her box of Alabaster
And I’ve come to pour
My praise on Him like oil
From Mary’s Alabaster box
Don’t be angry if I wash His feet with my tears
And I dry them with my hair
You weren’t there the night He found me
You did not feel what I felt
When He wrapped His loving arms around me
And you don’t know the cost
Not of this oil in my Alabaster box
No one knows what you’ve been through
I can’t forget the way life used to be
I was a prisoner to the sin that had me bound
And I spent my days
Poured my life without measure
Into a little treasure box
I thought I found
Until the day when Jesus came to me
And healed my soul with the wonder of His touch
So now I’m giving back to Him
All the praise He’s worthy of
I’ve been forgiven and that’s why (that’s why)
I love Him so much
And I’ve come to pour
My praise on Him like oil
From Mary’s Alabaster Box (Mary’s Alabaster Box)
So don’t be angry if I wash His feet with my tears
And I dry them with my hair
You weren’t there
Not the night Jesus found me
You did not feel what I felt
When He wrapped His loving arms around me
And you don’t know the cost
You don’t know (you don’t know)
You don’t know (Jesus was there)
You don’t know (Jesus was there)
You don’t know the
You don’t know (Jesus was there)
You don’t know
You don’t know
You don’t know the cost
Not of this oil in my Alabaster box
