Laudes Domini ‎#229

229. Probation

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 for ever die.

Text Information

• First Line: A charge to keep I have
• Title: Probation
• Author: Charles Wesley
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1890
• Topic: Man's Lost Condition; Atonement: Necessary; Heart: Deceitfulness of; Lost State of Man; Pleasures; Watchfulness
• Notes: Public Domain.

Tune Information

• Name: IOWA
• Composer: A. Chapin
• Meter: S. M.
• Key: A Major
• Notes: Public Domain.