Voices Together ‎#491

491. Christ, on the Night He Was Betrayed

1 Christ, on the night he was betrayed,
for us a plain example made.
The Paschal feast had been prepared,
and with his friends he freely shared.

2 Before he suffered, he desired
to show us all what love required.
The honored teacher left his seat
and knelt to wash his servant’s feet.

3 Such gentle kindness did he show
with towel and basin, stooping low!
When all were washed, he stood to ask
that they repeat this humble task.

4 “If I have done this unto you,
you ought to serve each other, too.
And if my servants you would be,
obey my word and follow me.”

Text Information

• First Line: Christ, on the night he was betrayed
• Title: Christ, on the Night He Was Betrayed
• Meter: LM
• Publication Date: 2020
• Scripture:
  John 13:1-30
• Topic: Communion; Discipleship; Holy Thursday; Humility; Jesus Christ: Life of; Journey to the Cross; Obedience; Service
• Source: A Selection of Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs (Mennonite, USA), 1847, alt.

Tune Information

• Name: ROCKINGHAM OLD
• Adapter: Edward Miller (1790)
• Meter: LM
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Supplement to Psalmody, ca. 1780