Christ in Song ‎#319

319. I Have Promised

1 O Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
Be Thou forever 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 Thou 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 Jesus, Thou hast promised
To all who follow Thee
That where Thou art in glory
There shall Thy servant be;
And, Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
O give me grace to follow
My Master and my Friend.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, I have promised
• Title: I Have Promised
• Author: John E. Bode
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: Call Accepted; Living His Life: Consecration; Invitation and Repentance: Call Accepted
• Notes: Now Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: ANGEL'S STORY
• Composer: Arthur H. Mann
• Meter: 7s, 6s, D.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: Now Public Domain.