Author: John Ernest Bode, 1816-1874 Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #503b (2000) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Lyrics: 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,
not 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 let me hear thee 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,
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:
O give me grace to follow,
my Master and my friend.
5 O let me see thy foot-marks,
and in them plant mine own;
my hope to follow duly
is in thy strength alone:
O guide me, call me, draw me,
uphold me to the end;
and then in heav'n receive me,
my Savior and my friend. Topics: Confirmation; Faith, Trust and Commitment; Year A Easter 4; Year A Easter 5; Year A Fourth Sunday Before Advent Scripture: 1 Peter 2:25 Languages: English Tune Title: WOLVERCOTE
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