Author: John Ernest Bode, 1816-74 Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 629 hymnals Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end;
Lord, be for ever near me,
my master and my friend:
I shall not fear the battle
if you are by my side,
nor wander from the pathway
if you will be my guide.
2 Still let me feel you near me;
the world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle
and tempting sounds I hear;
my foes are ever near me,
around me and within;
but, Jesus, draw me nearer
and shield my soul from sin.
3 O let me hear you speaking
in accents clear and still,
above the storms of passion,
the murmurs of self-will;
Lord, speak to reassure me,
to chasten or control;
O speak, and make me listen,
true guardian of my soul.
4 Lord, let me see your footmarks
and in them plant my own;
that I may follow boldly
and in your strength alone;
O guide me, call me, draw me,
uphold me to the end;
and then in heaven receive me,
my Saviour and my friend. Topics: Commitment; Guidance; Jesus Christ Friend and Companion; Jesus Christ Lordship; Perseverance; Pilgrimage; Temptation Used With Tune: WOLVERCOTE
O Jesus, I have promised