1 Love consecrates the humblest act
And haloes mercy’s deeds;
It sheds a benediction sweet
And hallows human needs.

2 When in the shadow of the cross
Christ knelt and washed the feet
Of his disciples, he gave us
A sign of love complete.

3 Love serves and willing stoops to serve;
What Christ in love so true
Has freely done for one and all,
Let us now gladly do!