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We Bow To Thee, O Lord On High

Daniel Kauffman • English

Primary Scripture: John 13:14

Verse 1

We bow to thee, O Lord, on high; To thee our hearts incline; Submitting to thy word, we pray, Thy will be done, not mine.

Chorus

Lord, as this solemn rite we keep, With joy we worship thee; May we with humble hearts, O Lord, Thy faithful servants be.

Verse 2

The highest station here on earth Is at our Saviour's feet; 'Tis there we learn our Master's will, We find the mercy seat.

Chorus

Lord, as this solemn rite we keep, With joy we worship thee; May we with humble hearts, O Lord, Thy faithful servants be.

Verse 3

Our Saviour, tho' our Master, Lord, In true humility. By action taught that we might see The great must servants be.

Chorus

Lord, as this solemn rite we keep, With joy we worship thee; May we with humble hearts, O Lord, Thy faithful servants be.

Verse 4

A pattern he did kindly give To His disciples true: He washed their feet, then said to them, "Do as I've done to you."

Chorus

Lord, as this solemn rite we keep, With joy we worship thee; May we with humble hearts, O Lord, Thy faithful servants be.

Verse 5

Then afterwards he said to them, "Go forth (I go with you), And teach all nations ev'rything I've commanded you to do."

Chorus

Lord, as this solemn rite we keep, With joy we worship thee; May we with humble hearts, O Lord, Thy faithful servants be.

Verse 6

Then teach us, Lord, to do thy will, Whatever that may be: May thy free grace attend us here, And in eternity.

Chorus

Lord, as this solemn rite we keep, With joy we worship thee; May we with humble hearts, O Lord, Thy faithful servants be.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • john 13:14