Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#501

501. A charge to keep I have

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 fulfil;
O 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 O, 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
• Author: C. Wesley, 1707-1788
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Compassion, Divine; The Christian Life: The Inner Life; Duty; Faithfulness: To Daily Duty; God: Compassion of; Responsibility

Tune Information

• Name: ST. MICHAEL
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: G Major or modal
• Source: Adapted from the Genevan Psalter, 1551