John 13
Full Song Lyrics
Verse 1 — Before the Feast
Before the Passover drew near
Jesus knew His hour was here
The Father placed all things His way
From God He came — to God He’d stay
He loved His own — not halfway through
But loved them fully — to the end, true
Verse 2 — The Towel and Basin
They gathered round the evening meal
No one moved — the dust stayed real
So Jesus rose and laid aside
His outer robe — His rightful pride
He took a towel, a servant’s place
Began to wash each weary face
The Lord of all bent low to clean
What none believed should ever be
Chorus — If I Do Not Wash You
Peter said, “Not my feet — no way”
Jesus answered him that day
“If I do not wash you through
You have no share — no part with Me”
Verse 3 — Washed and Clean
Peter said, “Then hands and head!”
Jesus smiled at what he said
“You are clean — though not each one”
For He knew what would be done
Not all who sat were truly His
One heart planned what love forbids
Chorus — You Are Clean
Not by water — not by skin
But by the word that cleans within
Still the table held them all
Grace was there — before the fall
Verse 4 — An Example Given
When He had washed them — robe restored
He said, “You know what I’ve just shown
If I — your Lord — have served this way
You must love likewise every day
No servant stands above his king
No messenger outruns who sent him”
Verse 5 — Betrayal Named
“He who shares My bread tonight
Lifts his heel against the light”
The room grew still — hearts unsure
“Lord, is it I?” each voice implored
He dipped the bread — to Judas’ hand
“Do quickly what you’ve planned”
Chorus — And It Was Night
He took the bread — then turned away
The door shut fast — the night held sway
Light remained — but shadows grew
The hour moved — betrayal true
Verse 6 — Love Commanded
Jesus said, “Now glory comes
The Son of Man — the Father’s One
Love one another as I’ve loved you
This is the mark the world will view
Not signs alone — not words displayed
But love lived out — the debt I paid”
Final Chorus — Love to the End
As I have loved — you love the same
Lay down pride — lay down your name
By this the world will surely see
You walk in love — and follow Me
Outro
The night had come — the path was set
Love stood firm — no retreat yet
