The Servant Song (Brother, Sister let Me Serve You.)

The writer sings his own song, (lyrics below) written 1976-77 in Auckland New Zealand, and a favorite around the world. He is using a Drop D tuning though with the capo at the first fret this performance is in Eb. This video is dedicated to my friends Tom Durham and John Auckland.

The Servant Song

Brother, Sister let me serve you,
let me be as Christ to you.
Pray that I might have the grace,
to let you be my servant too.

We are pilgrims on a journey,
We are family on the road.
We are here to help each other,

I will hold the Christ-light for you,
in the night-time of your fear.
I will hold my hand out to you,
speak the peace you long to hear.


I will weep when you are weeping,
when you laugh I'll laugh with you.
I will share your joy and sorrow,
till we've seen this journey through.

When we sing to God in heaven,
we shall find such harmony.
Born of all we've known together,
of Christ's love and agony.


Copyright 1977 Maranatha Music Inc

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[robatrhema]

I'm watching this and thinking "Gee this guy sounds like Richard Gillard" then it clicked (senior moment). But why didn't you use the original lyrics?

[rickmystic]

these are the original lyrics!! insofar as they communicate the original spirit and intent of the song which was to speak of and to the entire christian family. 'Brother' in the original was shorthand for 'brother and sister' and also shorthand for family. Go figure!

Caught your show last night Rob and heard that outlaw sing his shooting the Lord song. God bless you and all who love you, man.

[mizzfrizz1966]

My husband and I chose this as one of the songs played at our wedding during communion. There wasn't a dry eye in the church.

Bless you.

[circlesend06]

Fantastic! My favourite hymn and you sing and play it beautifully!

[ronruck]

This is SO nice! Thanks for uploading.

[TheMarian0000]

Your music is absolutely beautiful...blessings and peace...and thank you for THE SERVANT SONG.

[GDOBSSOR]

We used to sing this at my old high school. We now sing this at my Church. God bless.

[havock89]

Where can I get the chords for this beautiful hymn?



[PTSlee11]

Always loved this song - thanks Richard

[greatsilentwatcher]

Thanks for posting this.

[yeastlightsalt]

@robatrhema @rickmystic

I just listened to this after searching for the lyrics to share with a friend. I used it at my wedding in 1994, and it was in the Mennonite Church hymnal before then ("Hymnal: A Worship Book"). Yes, the only change in the lyrics is the "Brother, sister" at the beginning, an improvement. It's a lovely song that I treasure for its humility and the equal sharing of grace as something to give and receive. If I remarry, I will probably use it again at my wedding!

[AlexStidham]

@mizzfrizz1966

I was asked to play this on guitar at communion for a wedding this Saturday.

[Samconian05]

awesome! moving :D

[cortneybreann1]

beautiful