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E53. 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 Oh, let me feel Thee near me!
The world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle;
The tempting sounds we hear;
My foes are ever near me,
Around me and within;
But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer
And shield my soul from sin.

3 Oh, let me hear Thee speaking
In accents dear and still,
Above the storms of passion,
The murmurs of self-will!
Oh, speak to reassure me,
To hasten or control!
Oh, speak, and make me listen,
Thou Guardian of my soul!

4 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;
Ah, give me grace to follow ,
My Master and my Friend!

Text Information

• First Line: O Jesus, I have promised
• Title: O Jesus, I Have Promised
• Author: John E. Bode
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1913
• Topic: Confession and Consecration

Tune Information

• Name: HOS GUD ÄR IDEL GLÄDJE
• Meter: 7 6, 7 6. D.
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: Ahnfelts Sånger