Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#457

457. O Jesus, I have promised

1 O Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
Be Thou for ever near me,
My Master and my Friend!
I shall not fear the battle
If Thou art by my side,
Nor wander from the pathway
If Thou wilt be my Guide.

2 O let me feel Thee 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, draw Thou nearer.
And shield my soul from sin.

3 O let me hear Thee speaking
In accents clear and still,
Above the storms of passion,
The murmurs of self-will.
O speak to reassure me,
To hasten or control;
O speak, and make me listen,
Thou Guardian of my soul.

4 O Jesus, Thou hast promised,
To all who follow Thee,
That where Thou art in glory
There shall Thy servant be;
And Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
O give me grace to follow
My Master and my Friend.

5 O let me see Thy footmarks,
And in them plant mine own;
My hope to follow duly
Is in Thy strength alone.
O guide me, call me, draw me,
Uphold me to the end;
And then in heaven receive me,
My Saviour and my Friend.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, I have promised
• Author: J. E. Bode, 1816-1874
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Shield: Christ our; Sin: Load of; The Christian Life: Aspiration and Prayer; God: Longing for; Temptation; Loyalty: To Christ

Tune Information

• Name: DAY OF REST
• Composer: J. W. Elliott, 1833-1915
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6
• Key: F Major or modal