The Voice of Praise: a collection of hymns for the use of the Methodist Church 598. A charge to keep I have

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The Voice of Praise‎#598

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Text:	A charge to keep I have
Author:	C. Wesley

1 A charge to keep I have,
A God to glorify;
A never-dying soul to save,
And fit it for the sky.
To serve the present age,
My calling to fulfill--
Oh! may it all my powers engage,
To do my Master's will.

2 Arm me with jealous care,
As in thy sight to live;
And oh! thy servant, Lord, prepare,
A strict account to give.
Help me to watch and pray,
And on thyself rely,
Assured, if I my trust betray,
I shall forever die.

Text Information
First Line:	A charge to keep I have
Author:	C. Wesley
Meter:	S. M.
Publication Date:	1873
Scripture:	Proverbs 4:23 ; Mark 13:33-37 ; Ephesians 5:15-16
Topic:	The Christian Life: Consecration and Activity; For Diligence and Watchfulness