Moravian Book of Worship ‎#645

645. A Charge to Keep I Have

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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,
O may it all my pow'rs engage
to do my Master's will.

3 Arm me with jealous care,
as in your sight to live;
and O your servant, Lord,
prepare a strict account to give.

4 Help me to watch and pray
and on yourself rely,
assured, if I my trust betray,
I shall forever die.

Text Information

• First Line: A charge to keep I have
• Title: A Charge to Keep I Have
• Author: Charles Wesley (1762, alt.)
• Meter: S.M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Genesis 2:16-17
  ;
  Leviticus 8:35
  ;
  Deuteronomy 10:12-13
  ;
  Mark 13:33-37
  ;
  John 15:16
  ;
  1 Corinthians 4:2
  ;
  2 Corinthians 5:10
  ;
  1 Timothy 6:12-14
  ;
  1 Peter 4:8-11
• Topic: Ministry and Christian Vocation; Christian Service; Commitment; Ministry; Steadfastness; Stewardship

Tune Information

• Name: ST. THOMAS
• Composer: Aaron Williams (1770)
• Meter: S.M.
• Key: G Major
• Notes: 582 P in 1891 Offices of Worship and Hymns