The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#274

274. A Charge to Keep I Have

1 A charge to keep I have,
A God to glorify;
A never-dying soul to save,
And fit it for the sky;

2 To serve the present age,
My calling to fulfill,
O may it all my powers engage
To do my Master's will.

3 Arm me with jealous care,
As in Thy sight to live;
And, O Thy servant, Lord, prepare
A strict account to give.

4 Help me to watch and pray;
Be with me in the strife;
Thine every word may I obey,
And find in Thee my life.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: A charge to keep I have
• Title: A Charge to Keep I Have
• Author: Charles Wesley (1762)
• Meter: S.M.
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  John 17:4
• Notes: Alternate tune: "St. Thomas," No. 17.

Tune Information

• Name: BOYLSTON
• Composer: Lowell Mason (1832)
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: C Major