Text: | O Jesus, I Have Promised |
Author: | John E. Bode, 1816-1874 |
Tune: | MUNICH |
Media: | Audio recording |
1 O Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end;
remain forever near me,
my master and my friend.
I shall not fear the battle
if you art by my side,
nor wander from the pathway
if you wilt be my guide.
2 Oh, let me feel you 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, then draw nearer
to shield my soul from sin.
3 Oh, let me hear you speaking
in accents clear and still
above the storms of passion,
the murmurs of self-will.
Now speak to reassure me,
to hasten or control;
now speak and make me listen,
O Guardian of my soul.
4 O Jesus, you have promised
to all who follow you
that where you are in glory
your servant shall be too.
And Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end;
oh, give me grace to follow,
my master and my friend.
Text Information | |
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First Line: | O Jesus, I have promised |
Title: | O Jesus, I Have Promised |
Author: | John E. Bode, 1816-1874 (alt.) |
Meter: | 7 6 7 6 D |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 2006 |
Topic: | Affirmation of Baptism; Commitment, Discipleship |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | MUNICH |
Meter: | 7 6 7 6 D |
Key: | D Major |
Source: | Neuvermehrtes Gesangbuch, Meiningen, 1693 |