Tune: St Botolph
('I come with joy to meet my Lord')
Based on a prayer by Origen (c.185-254AD)
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Jesus, my feet they dirty be
Come as servant to me
And pour water into your bowl
Wash my feet, make me whole
In asking such a thing I know
It seems as if I show
Over-boldness, but you did say
To Peter there one day
Said, If I do not wash you, you
Have no place in me true
These words I dread to hear, so I
Accept, to me draw nigh
Wash my feet then, for I long for
Your companionship sure
And teach us to serve as you serve
Though none it we deserve
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: January 31st, 2024 03:12
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I've probably missed the point, but could not companionship involve a little more than feet washing....?
Thanks Dave. Yes - the feet washing is symbolic of serving one another. It could include feet washing itself, but doesn't have to. I'll pop round later to wash yours! lol.
Sir Orchi Non Sequitur says - yes, it involves washing hands as well. lol.
I can't wait....... nah, yes I can.... conserve your energy, old fella... if you did , the airline could quite possibly cancel your flight and make you wait an interminable length of time for a refund.... (I have contacts...)
Hands? Well you are moving in the right direction - wot about cleaning your teeth? Not yours mine ...and I do a very good job of it myself, thanks, so don't bother....
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Is this a hint? I haven't bathed yet and maybe you can smell me clear over there. Good write Orchi
Thanks SB. I will pop round with a bowl. lol.
okay so what's a foot .. & don't say 12 inches .. clearly a very clean hymn poem ..
Thanks N. lol
Good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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