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Keep Your Covenant With Jesus

Representative Text

1 Keep your covenant with Jesus,
‘Tis the least that you can do:
For He died for your salvation,
And He always has been true.
He has been your guide and helper,
He has been a faithful Friend,
And you never can repay Him,
Tho’ you serve Him to the end.

Chorus:
Keep your covenant with Jesus,
To your pledge be ever true,
For He gave Himself your ransom;
Yes, He died, He died for you.

2 Tho’ we give our dearest treasure,
‘Tis a trifle we bestow:
Tho’ we mete with largest measure,
‘Tis but little we can show;
But He sees the good intention,
And the loyal, loving will,
And by giving Him our utmost,
We may each His charge fulfill. [Chorus]

3 What are all our cares and burdens?
They are shadows dimly cast;
They will fade and quickly vanish,
If we hold our promise fast.
We can smile at all our losses,
We can welcome toil and pain;
If we keep our pledge with Jesus,
None of these will be in vain. [Chorus]

Source: Lutherförbundets Sångbok #E107

Author: Martha C. Oliver

Pseudonym. See also Crosby, Fanny, 1820-1915 Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Keep your covenant with Jesus
Title: Keep Your Covenant With Jesus
Author: Martha C. Oliver
Meter: 8.7.8.7 D with refrain
Language: English
Refrain First Line: Keep your covenant with Jesus
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

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Billows of Song #d91

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Epworth Songs #103

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Junior Christian Endeavor Songs #10

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Lutherförbundets Sångbok #E107

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Pentecostal Hymns No. 1 #129

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Songs of the Kingdom #93

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Sunny-Side Songs for Sunday Schools #148

The Corona #d69

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The Gospel Song Sheaf #88

The Luther League Hymn Book #d88

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