Glory to God ‎#727

727. Will You Let Me Be Your Servant (The Servant Song)

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Text Information

• First Line: Will you let me be your servant
• Title: Will You Let Me Be Your Servant (The Servant Song)
• Author: Richard Gillard (1977, alt.)
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Matthew 25:34-46
  ;
  Mark 9:35-37
  ;
  Mark 10:43-45
  ;
  John 13:1-18
  ;
  Romans 12:3-21
  ;
  Philippians 2:1-11
  ;
  Colossians 1:24-29
• Topic: Community in Christ; Discipleship and Mission; Ministry; Service
• Copyright: © 1977 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing
• CCLI Number: 72673

Tune Information

• Name: THE SERVANT SONG
• Composer: Richard Gillard (1977)
• Arranger: Betty Pulkingham
• Meter: 8.7.8.7
• Key: E♭ Major
• Copyright: © 1977 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing

Text Information:

The opening and closing stanza expresses the essence of this folk-style song about the mutuality of servant ministry: those who serve must also be willing to be served. This is what Christ intended when he commanded the disciples to “wash one another’s feet” (John 13:14).