Worship and Rejoice ‎#458

458. O Jesus, I Have Promised

1 O Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end;
remain forever near me,
my Master and my Friend:
I shall not fear the battle
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;
now speak, and make me listen,
O guardian of my soul.

3 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 Master and my Friend.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, I have promised
• Title: O Jesus, I Have Promised
• Author: John E. Bode, 1816-1874 (alt.)
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2003
• Scripture:
  Luke 9:57-62
  ;
  Matthew 25:40
  ;
  James 1:17
  ;
  Matthew 8:19
  ;
  John 14:3
  ;
  1 Chronicles 29:14
  ;
  John 12:26
• Topic: Conflict: Spiritual; Promise & Hope
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: ANGEL'S STORY
• Composer: Arthur H. Mann, 1850-1929
• Meter: 7.6.7.6.D.
• Key: F Major
• Copyright: Public Domain