Author: John E. Bode Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 628 hymnals 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 Oh, let me feel Thee near me!
The world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle;
The tempting sounds we hear;
My foes are ever near me,
Around me and within;
But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer
And shield my soul from sin.
3 Oh, let me hear Thee speaking
In accents dear and still,
Above the storms of passion,
The murmurs of self-will!
Oh, speak to reassure me,
To hasten or control!
Oh, speak, and make me listen,
Thou Guardian of my soul!
4 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;
Ah, give me grace to follow ,
My Master and my Friend!
Topics: Confession and Consecration Used With Tune: HOS GUD ÄR IDEL GLÄDJE
O Jesus, I Have Promised