Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service, ELW 712
Devotion
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Our hymn today was authored by Albert F. Bayley (1901-1984) who was born in Bexhill on Sea, Sussex, England. He was educated at London University and Mansfield College. He served four Congregational Churches in England, and, following retirement in 1971, wrote several pageants on mission themes, librettos for cantatas, and numerous hymns. The music to the hymn is attributed to B.F. White (1844) and the harmony by Ronald A. Nelson (1978).
The hymn begins by reminding us of the Servant Christ who "bore the weight of human need" through his suffering and death on the cross. Then it challenges all who follow him to emulate Jesus' role as a servant through our own lives of service. Verse 3 says that best: " ... making known the needs and burdens your compassion bids us bear, stirring us to ardent service, your abundant life to share."
Prayer
Lord, may we serve and share "your abundant life" with others in our daily lives. Amen.