Zebedee's sons both came bowin' down low

They tried to tell Jesus how they thought it should go

"When you reign in your kingdom in power and might

Command that we'll sit on your left and your right."



But Jesus replied, "You just don't understand

What are you asking; oh, what a demand

And it isn't for me to decide or declare

Who'll take these places my Father's prepared."



And the other disciples got a little irate

At the two who'd finagled to be someone great

So Jesus explained to make sure it was clear

The Kingdom of God isn't like it is here

The Kingdom of God isn't like it is here



This world has its rulers that they dare not defy

When their leaders say 'Jump', people ask them 'How high?'

But that ambition to lead, put it out of your head

The way's not to climb; it's by kneeling instead

The way's not to climb; it's by kneeling instead



For I came from a throne that you cannot conceive

To live as a servant to all who believe

How is it you think you can follow me, then

And aim for a life as a leader of men?



That ambition to lead isn't something from God

It's a dream of the world; it's a cheat and a fraud

It will harden your heart 'til you're deaf to the call

That the greatest in heaven is the servant of all

The greatest in heaven is the servant of all



So don't be called 'teacher'; there's only the one

Don't be called 'father'; he's on the Throne

Don't be called 'leader'; it's my place alone

I am your Shepherd, and you are my own



The ambition to lead isn't something from God

It's a dream of the world; it's a cheat and a fraud

It will harden your heart 'til you're deaf to the call

That the greatest in heaven is the servant of all

The greatest in heaven is the servant of all



The greatest in heaven is the servant of all