Joy to the World ‎#171

171. Diligence

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 fulfill,
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.

Text Information

• First Line: A charge to keep I have
• Title: Diligence
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1879
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: THATCHER
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Public Domain.