Author: Rev. John E. Bode Hymnal: The Hymnal #268b (1950) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 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 let me hear Thee speaking
In accents clear and still,
Above the storms of passion,
The murmurs of self-will!
O speak to reassure me,
To hasten or control!
O speak, and make me listen,
Thou Guardian of my soul!
4 O Jesus, Thou has 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!
Amen. Topics: The Life in Christ Loyalty and Courage; Christ Friend, The; Christ Presence, His Living; Christ Master; Consecration; Constancy; Courage and Loyalty; Loyalty and Courage; Watchfulness; Young People's Day; Zeal Languages: English Tune Title: ANGEL'S STORY
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