Text:A charge to keep I have
Author:C. Wesley
Tune:SHIRLAND

457. A charge to keep I have

1 A charge to keep I have,
A God to glorify;
A never-dying soul to save,
And fit it for the sky.

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 jealous care,
As in Thy sight to live;
And O, Thy servant, Lord, prepare,
A strict account to give!

4 Help me to watch and pray,
And on Thyself rely,
Assured, if I my trust betray,
I shall for ever die.

Text Information
First Line: A charge to keep I have
Author: C. Wesley (1762)
Meter: S. M.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1890
Topic: The Christian Life: Watchfulness and Fidelity; Advent, First Sunday; Epiphany, First Sunday (3 more...)
Notes: Alternate tune: #136 or #516
Tune Information
Name: SHIRLAND
Meter: S. M.
Key: G Major
Notes: Composer from index: Stanley, 1786



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