The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#465

465. Christ, in the Night He Was Betrayed

1 Christ in the night He was betrayed
For us a plain example laid;
He to a private room retired
With those He afterwards inspired.

2 The paschal feast was there prepared,
And Lord and servants mutual shared;
Before He suffered 'twas His will
This great desire He should fulfill.

3 He rose and laid His garments by,
When towel and water were bro't nigh;
To prove His love divinely sweet,
He stooped to wash His servants' feet.

4 So after He had washed their feet,
Resumed His garment, took His seat,
He asked them if they now had tho't
What lesson plain He here had taught.

5 "Example give I unto you,
As I have done so ye should do,
And if ye then My servants be,
Obey My Word and follow Me."

Text Information

• First Line: Christ in the night He was betrayed
• Title: Christ, in the Night He Was Betrayed
• Author: Anonymous
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  John 13:15
• Topic: Book One: Hymns, Songs, Chorales; Ordinances: Washing the Saints' Feet
• Notes: I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. Jn. 13:15.

Tune Information

• Name: HEBRON
• Composer: Lowell Mason (1792-1872) (1830)
• Meter: L.M. 8.8.8.8.
• Key: B♭ Major
• Notes: M.M. 60