Moravian Book of Worship ‎#603

603. O Jesus, I Have Promised

1 O Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end;
be now and ever near me,
my master and my friend.
I shall not fear the battle
if you are by my side,
nor wander from the pathway
if you will be my guide.

2 O 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, draw still nearer
and shield my soul from sin!

3 O let me hear you 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;
and speak to 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 servants shall be too.
And, Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end;
O give me grace to follow,
my master and my friend.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, I have promised
• Title: O Jesus, I Have Promised
• Author: John E. Bode (1868, alt.)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Joshua 24:15-16
  ;
  Matthew 10
  ;
  Matthew 24:13-14
  ;
  Mark 13:13
  ;
  Luke 9:57
  ;
  John 12:24-26
  ;
  John 14:2
  ;
  Romans 6:13-22
  ;
  1 Timothy 1:12-17
  ;
  Hebrews 13:5-6
  ;
  Revelation 2:10
• Topic: Invitation and Response; Assurance; Christ--Invitation of; Christian Warfare; Covenant; Discipleship; Following Christ; Ordination; Temptation of believers; Trust and Confidence

Tune Information

• Name: ANGEL'S STORY
• Composer: Arthur E. Mann (1883)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Key: G Major