Book of Worship with Hymns and Tunes ‎#527

527. 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;
Oh, 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 oh! 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 forever die.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: A charge to keep I have
• Author: Charles Wesley (1762)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1899
• Topic: Christians: Steadfastness of; Christians: Workers for Christ; Christian conflict; Consecration; Constancy; Diligence; Life: Solemnity of; Perseverance; Service
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: BOYLSTON
• Composer: Lowell Mason
• Meter: S. M.
• Notes: Public Domain.