Church Hymnary (4th ed.) ‎#644a

644a. O Jesus, I have promised

1 O Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end;
be now and always near me,
my master and my friend:
I shall not fear the battle
if you are by my side,
not wander from the pathway
if you will be my guide.

2 Oh, let me feel you near me:
the world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle,
the tempting sounds I hear;
my foes are ever near me,
around me, and within;
but, Jesus, draw still nearer,
and shield my soul from sin.

3 Oh, let me hear you speaking
in accents clear and still,
above the storms of passion,
the murmurs of self-will;
Oh, speak to reassure me,
to hasten or control;
O speak, and make me listen,
true guardian of my soul.

4 O Jesus, you have promised
to all who follow you,
that where you are in glory
your servant shall be too;
and, Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end:
now give me grace to follow,
my master and my friend.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, I have promised
• Author: John Ernest Bode (1816-1874) (alt.)
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2005
• Scripture:
  1 John 2:15-16
  ;
  1 Peter 2:21
  ;
  1 Peter 2:25
  ;
  Colossians 1:11
  ;
  Colossians 3:4
  ;
  James 1:27
  ;
  John 12:26
  ;
  John 14:3
  ;
  John 15:14
  ;
  John 16:33
  ;
  John 17:24
  ;
  Luke 8:24
  ;
  Luke 9:57-62
  ;
  Luke 14:27-33
  ;
  Luke 24:15
  ;
  Mark 1:14-20
  ;
  Mark 4:39
  ;
  Matthew 8:19-22
  ;
  Matthew 8:26
• Topic: The Holy Spirit: The Church Celebrates - Confirmation; Conflict; Discipleship

Tune Information

• Name: THORNBURY
• Composer: Basil Harwood (1859-1949)
• Meter: 76 76 D
• Key: D Major
• Copyright: © Trustees of the late Dr. Basil Harwood