Hymns for the Living Church ‎#506

506. O Jesus, I Have Promised

1 O Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
Be Thou forever 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.

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 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.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, I have promised
• Title: O Jesus, I Have Promised
• Author: John E. Bode (1866)
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1974
• Scripture:
  Luke 9:57
  ;
  John 12:26
  ;
  John 14:3
• Topic: Serenity

Tune Information

• Name: ANGEL'S STORY
• Composer: Arthur H. Mann (1881)
• Meter: 7 6 7 6 D.
• Key: F Major