The Church Hymnal ‎#478

478. O Jesus, I have promised

1 O Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end:
Be Thou for ever near me,
My Master and my Friend!
I shall not fear the battle,
If Thou art by my side,
Nor wander from the pathway,
If Thou wilt be my Guide.

2 O let me feel Thee 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 Thou nearer,
And shield my soul from sin.

3 O let me hear Thee speaking
In accents clear and still,
Above the storms of passion,
The murmurs of self-will!
O speak to re-assure me,
To hasten or control!
O speak, and make me listen,
Thou Guardian of my soul!

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, I have promised
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1920
• Topic: General
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: DAY OF REST
• Composer: J. W. Elliott
• Meter: 7.6.7.6. D.
• Key: F Major or modal
• Notes: Now Public Domain.