The New Century Hymnal ‎#493

493. O Jesus, I Have Promised

1 O Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end;
remain forever near me,
my Savior and my Friend;
I shall not fear life's struggles
if you are by my side,
nor wander from the pathway
if you will be my guide.

2 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!
O speak, and 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 servant shall be, too;
And, Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end;
O give me grace to follow
my Savior 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:
  John 14:1-4
• Topic: Confirmation; Discipleship; Gospel Call and Response; Jesus Christ: Friend; Jesus Christ: Presence of; Year A: Epiphany 3; Year B: Proper 23
• Notes: Alternate tune: MUNICH

Tune Information

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