Text:O Jesus, I have promised
Author:John Ernest Bode, 1816-1874
Tune:ANGEL'S STORY
Composer:Arthur Henry Mann, 1850-1929

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: ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Commitment; Guidance; Jesus Christ: Friend (7 more...)
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.



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