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654. O Jesus, I Have Promised

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

2 O 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 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;
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)
Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
Language: English
Publication Date: 1990
Scripture:
Topic: The Christian Life: Communio with Christ; Christ: Friend; Christ: Master (4 more...)
Tune Information
Name: ANGEL'S STORY
Composer: Arthur H. Mann (1883)
Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
Key: G Major



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