Author: John Ernest Bode Hymnal: Trinity Psalter Hymnal #188 (2018) 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 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;
O give me grace to follow,
my Master and my Friend.
3 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.
4 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. Topics: Christ As Friend; Christ As Lord; Conflict With Sin; Love For Christ; Profession of Faith; Promises Scripture: John 12:26 Languages: English Tune Title: ANGEL'S STORY
O Jesus, I Have Promised