Community of Christ Sings ‎#537

537. A Charge to Keep I Have

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1 A charge to keep I have,
a God to glorify,
a stewardship for life to hold,
a call to magnify.

2 Arm me with jealous care
as in thy sight to live,
and, oh, thy servant, Lord, prepare,
a strict account to give!

3 Help me to watch and pray,
and in thy grace believe;
assured, forgiven, reconciled,
thy boundless love receive.

4 To serve the present age,
my calling to fulfill;
oh, may it all my powers engage
to do my Master's will!

Text Information

• First Line: A charge to keep I have
• Title: A Charge to Keep I Have
• Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 (alt.)
• Author (st. 3): Richard Howard, 1929-
• Meter: 6.6.8.6. (S.M.)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 6:3
• Topic: Call/Calling; Ministry; Ordination; Service; Stewardship

Tune Information

• Name: BOYLSTON
• Composer: Lowell Mason, 1792-1872
• Meter: 6.6.8.6. (S.M.)
• Key: C Major