Advent Hymnals

319. I HAVE PROMISED

Christ in Song,

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 Thou 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.
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    Title I Have Promised
    Key G Major
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    First Line O Jesus, I have promised
    Author John E. Bode
    Year 1908
    Composer Arthur H. Mann
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    Tune ANGEL’S STORY
    Metrical pattern
    # Stanzas
    Chorus
    Chorus Type
    Subjects Call Accepted; Living His Life: Consecration; Invitation and Repentance: Call Accepted
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