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Text:Christ, on the Night He Was Betrayed
Tune:ROCKINGHAM OLD
Adapter:Edward Miller

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:
Topic: Communion; Discipleship; Holy Thursday (5 more...)
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



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