The Book of Praise ‎#569

569. O Jesus, I have promised

1 O Jesus, I have promised
to serve thee to the end;
be thou for ever near me,
my Saviour and my friend:
I shall not fear the struggle
if thou art by my side,
nor wander from the pathway
if thou wilt be my guide.

2 Oh 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;
oh speak to reassure me,
to hasten or control;
oh 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;
oh give me grace to follow
my Saviour and my friend.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, I have promised
• Title: O Jesus, I have promised
• Author: John Ernest Bode, 1816-1874 (alt.)
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1997
• Scripture:
  Matthew 8:19
  ;
  Matthew 8:23-27
  ;
  Mark 4:35-41
  ;
  Luke 8:22-25
  ;
  Luke 9:57
  ;
  John 16:33
  ;
  1 Peter 2:25
  ;
  Psalm 31:1
• Topic: Commitment; Guidance; Jesus Christ: Friend; Jesus Christ: Redeemer and Savior; Lent; Longing for God and Christ; Sacraments and Ordinances: Profession of Faith; Servant / Service; Sin / Sinner; Struggle
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Alternate tune: THORNBURY

Tune Information

• Name: ANGEL'S STORY
• Composer: Arthur Henry Mann, 1850-1929
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D
• Key: G Major or modal
• Copyright: © Novello & Company Ltd.