The New Sabbath School Hosanna ‎#41b

41b. 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,
Oh, 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 oh, thy servant, Lord, prepare,
A strict account to give.

4 Help me to watch and pray,
And as thyself rely,
Assured if I my trust betray,
I shall for ever die.

Text Information

• First Line: A charge to keep I have
• Publication Date: 1870
• Notes: Tune for 293, 267, and 269 in "American Sunday School Hymn Book" (ASS1860a)

Tune Information

• Name: IOWA
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: A Major