Evangelical Lutheran Worship ‎#360

360. Love Consecrates the Humblest Act

1 Love consecrates the humblest act
and haloes mercy’s deeds;
it sheds a benediction sweet
and hallows human needs.

2 When in the shadow of the cross
Christ knelt and washed the feet
of his disciples he gave us
a sign of love complete.

3 Love serves and willing stoops to serve;
what Christ in love so true
has freely done for one and all,
let us now gladly do!

Text Information

• First Line: Love consecrates the humblest act
• Title: Love Consecrates the Humblest Act
• Author: Silas B. McManus, 1845-1917
• Meter: C M
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: Holy Week, Three Days; Service

Tune Information

• Name: TWENTY-FOURTH
• Composer (attributed to): Lucius Chapin, 1760-1842
• Meter: C M
• Key: F Major