Take up the Towel and the Bowl

Take up the Towel and the Bowl

In a time of tremendous temptation

to take up the bow and the sword

Let's remember our Lord's preparation

before the travail of His soul

And let our full love manifest now

and take up the towel and the bowl

Let's wash all the feet of our brethren

and bless them in grace and in peace

without wood a fire cannot linger

without tale bearing strife too will cease

If we see with the eyes that are carnal

the enemies look much like men

 and our anger will place us in danger

and drive us with passion to sin

O Lord set a guard on my mouth now,

and keep a watch over my tongue

grant me discernment with each thought

and I'll mortify them while they've young

Give me the mind of Christ Jesus

to yield to Your ways and be still

And lay down my life for my brothers

in prayer that this fulfill Your will

I thank You for using men's passions

to work out Your purpose on earth

And I thank You for travailing labor

that brings us to spiritual birth

I have one request for today Lord,

just one pressing hope for this hour

That more of Your likeness I'll bear now

and know more of Your living power