Author: Charles Wesley, 1707-1788 Hymnal: The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #439 (1999) 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, oh, 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 for ever die.
AMEN. Topics: The Call to Service Languages: English Tune Title: BOYSTON
A Charge to Keep I Have