Together in Song ‎#573

573. A charge to keep I have

1 A charge to keep I have,
a God to glorify,
a never-dying soul to save,
made fit for God on high:

2 to serve the present age,
my calling to fulfil:
O may it all my powers engage
to do my Master's will!

3 Arm me with zealous care,
as in your sight to live;
and O your servant, Lord, prepare
a strict account to give.

4 Help me to watch and pray,
and on yourself rely,
so shall I not my trust betray,
nor shall I ever die.

Text Information

• First Line: A charge to keep I have
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-88 (alt.)
• Meter: 66.86
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Scripture:
  2 Timothy 1:8-10
  ;
  Leviticus 8:35
  ;
  Romans 14:12
  ;
  Zechariah 3:4-7
• Topic: Commissioning Service; Commitment; Consecration; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ: Lordship; New Year; Personal Response to Jesus; Service; Stewardship

Tune Information

• Name: CAMBRIDGE
• Composer: Ralph Harrison, 1748-1810
• Meter: 66.86
• Key: G Major