Song 122

Conducting Ourselves as “a Lesser One”

(Luke 9:48)

1. Most favored are those who today

Will heed divine instruction.

The work of those who look to God

Is blessed with fine production.

But since we are afflicted by

Inherent imperfection,

We need to learn with humbleness

To give our God subjection.

2. ‘Conduct yourselves as lesser ones,’

Christ Jesus recommended.

It makes for peace and unity,

And this, indeed, is splendid.

A fine example he did set.

It was his greatest pleasure

To be submissive to his God

And serve him in full measure.

3. We wisely then should take the lead

In hon’ring one another

And keep in mind that Jesus died

For him who is our brother.

To God our brothers all belong;

To each one he gives talents.

So let us act as lesser ones

And keep our spir’tual balance.

4. The principle of headship is

An aid to recognizing

How we should keep self out of sight

And love be emphasizing.

God’s spirit is available

To help us, lest we stumble.

Our good relationship with God

Will keep us ever humble.