Servant

Famous quotes containing the word servant:

    ““Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to your word; for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared in the presence of all peoples, light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to thy people Israel.””
    —Bible: New Testament (RSV)

    “But only speak the word, and let my servant be healed.”
    —Bible: New Testament, Luke 7:7.

    Centurion, by word of messenger, to Jesus.

    “A servant with this clause
    Makes drudgery divine:
    Who sweeps a room as for Thy laws
    Makes that and th’ action fine.”
    —George Herbert (1593–1633)