Author: John E. Bode Hymnal: The Hymnal #379 (1916) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics:
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.
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.
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!
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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!
O let me see thy footmarks,
And in them plant my own!
My hope to follow duly
Is in thy strength alone.
O guide me, call me, draw me,
Uphold me to the end!
At last in heaven receive me,
My Savior and my Friend!
Amen.
Topics: Confirmation; Sunday Schools Closing Hymns; Parochial Missions Languages: English Tune Title: DAY OF REST
O Jesus, I have promised