Maundy Thursday

We held a quiet, simple Maundy Thursday service last night. The choir sang and we all sat together at one long Lord's Table that was set up down the center aisle of the church. We shared the Gospel stories of betrayal, the Lord's Supper, the washing of feet and the New Commandment to "love one another as I have loved you."

The Lord was with us and, by faith and God's amazing grace, he followed us to our homes afterwards!

I wrote a short, simple song for the service. Here are the words.

"Is it I? It is I!"
Words & Music by Jim Tweedie

Is it I? Is it I? Is it I, Lord Jesus?
Could I kiss you away and betray you, Jesus?
Could I trade you away for something I love more?
Could it be? Can it be it is I?

Is it I? Is it I? Is it I, Lord Jesus?
Could I leave and forsake you my dear, Lord Jesus?
Could I turn from your side, run and hide, Lord Jesus?
Could it be? Can it be it is I?

I may not be a Judas but I’m just like the rest
Who all turned from you Jesus when it came to the test.
Is it I? It is I! No I can’t tell a lie!
When I ask, “Is it I?” It is I.

Is it I? Is it I? Is it I, Lord Jesus?
Could I really deny that I know you, Jesus?
Could I do this today? Even now, Lord Jesus?
Could it be? Can it be it is I?

I may not be a Judas but I’m just like the rest
Who all turned from you Jesus when it came to the test.
Is it I? It is I! No I can’t tell a lie!
When I ask, “Is it I?” It is I.

—Maundy Thursday, April 05, 2007
Based on Mark 14:17-21