The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration ‎#369

369. O Jesus, 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 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 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: O Jesus, I Have Promised
• Author: John E. Bode
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: Christ: Friend; Commitment and Consecration; Discipleship; Loyalty and Courage; Spiritual Warfare; Temptation; Victory

Tune Information

• Name: ANGEL'S STORY
• Composer: Arthur H. Mann
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Key: F Major