Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: African Methodist Episcopal Church Hymnal #242 (2011) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Lyrics: 1 A charge to keep I have,
A God to glorify,
A never dying soul to save
And fit it for the sky.
2 To serve the present age,
My calling to fulfill;
O may it all my powers engage
To do my Master's will!
3 Arm me with jealous care,
As in Thy sight to live,
And O, Thy servant, Lord, prepare,
A strict account to give!
4 Help me to watch and pray,
And on Thyself rely
Assured, if I my trust betray,
I shall forever die.
Amen. Topics: Consecration; Covenant; Dedication; Invitation Scripture: Ephesians 4:1 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. THOMAS
A Charge to Keep I Have