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John 13:1-17

Ye Ought Also to Wash One Another's Feet

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Ye Ought Also to Wash One Another's Feet

John 13:1-17

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This song belongs to the John collection. One recording is available to play here, with the complete lyrics below.

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Ye Ought Also to Wash One Another's Feet

John · Lute Song

[Verse 1] Before the feast, He knew His hour had come, To leave this world and go unto the Father; Having loved His own who still were in the world, He loved them to the end and drew them nearer. [Verse 2] Supper ended; betrayal stirred in Judas' heart. All things were in the hands of Christ the Lord. He rose, laid by His garments, took a towel, And girded Himself without a spoken word. [Interlude - 4 bars] [Verse 3] He poured the water gently in a basin, Washed every dusty foot and wiped it dry. Then Peter cried, Lord, dost Thou wash my feet? What I do now, thou shalt know by and by. [Bridge] Thou shalt never wash my feet, Peter answered. If I wash thee not, thou hast no part with Me. Then wash my hands and head, not feet alone. He that is washed is clean, save where his feet must be. [Refrain] If I, your Lord and Master, washed your feet, Ye ought also to wash one another's feet. I gave an example for you to follow: As I have done to you, so do in love complete. [Outro] The servant is not greater than his lord; Happy are ye if ye know and do these things. Blessed are the servants who obey.