- published: 18 Dec 2013
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Agarwood or oodh (or just agar) is a dark resinous heartwood that forms in Aquilaria and Gyrinops trees (large evergreens native to southeast Asia) when they become infected with a type of mold. Prior to infection, the heartwood is relatively light and pale coloured; however, as the infection progresses, the tree produces a dark aromatic resin in response to the attack, which results in a very dense, dark, resin embedded heartwood. The resin embedded wood is commonly called gaharu, jinko, aloeswood, agarwood, or oud (not to be confused with 'Bakhoor') and is valued in many cultures for its distinctive fragrance, and thus is used for incense and perfumes.
One of the reasons for the relative rarity and high cost of agarwood is the depletion of the wild resource. Since 1995 Aquilaria malaccensis, the primary source, has been listed in Appendix II (potentially threatened species) by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. In 2004 all Aquilaria species were listed in Appendix II; however, a number of countries have outstanding reservations regarding that listing.
Virgin
I haven't always stuck by you
Even though you've been with me
And I've done things I wish you hadn't seen
And I have seen things I wish you'd didn't know
But because you fogive I forgive myself and let go
Jesus give me a virgin mind and a virgin soul
Make my heart so set on you that it can't let go
Take all the things I've seen wash me with your purity
Take all the things I've done cover me with your blood
I haven't always stuck by you
Even though you were with me
But now as I see you on the cross of Calvary
Can't bring myself to hurt you more
So now all that I'll do is only what you'd have me do
It's all for you
Jesus give me a virgin mind and a virgin soul
Make my heart so set on you that it can't let go
Take all the things I've seen wash me with your purity
Take all the things I've done cover me with your blood
I cry out to you and I repent
I cry with you and I repent
I cry out to you and I repent
I cry with you and I repent
Transform these bitter tears with your mercy
Jesus give me a virgin mind and a virgin soul
Make my heart so set on you that it can't let go
Take all the things I've seen wash me with your purity
Take all the things I've done cover me with your blood
Cover me with your blood
Cover me with your blood
Cover me with your blood