O Jesus, I have promised

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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.
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Oh, 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.
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Oh, let me hear Thee speaking,
  In accents clear 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.
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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;
Oh, give me grace to follow,
  My Master and my Friend.
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Oh, let me see Thy footmarks,
  And in them plant mine own;
My hope to follow duly
  Is in Thy strength alone.
Oh, guide me, call me, draw me,
  Uphold me to the end;
And then to rest receive me,
  My Savior and my Friend.
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Alvin Nix

Springfield, Virginia, United States

This morning the lyrics of a hymn, "O Jesus I Have Promised," came to mind as I was waking up. More than that, understanding the Lord's goodness and mercy to me, I consecrate this day and my life in service to Him!!!


Chinelo Ohanyere

Portharcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

This song is a blessing to me. I woke up with the song in my spirit, and l could only remember the 1st stanza. Thanks so much for making it available on net. God bles you.


Bill

Vicksburgh, Michigan, United States

As I awoke this morning, the words of this hymn were on my heart and mind. What a wonderful confirmation of God's faithfulness and reminder of my commitment.

This website enabled me to review and refresh in my mind the whole hymn.


Cyril Abaku

Lagos, Nigeria

As if someone had been singing this hymn inside of me. Not knowing all of the line perfectly, I had to check it out, only to find God expressing exactly what I feel, the way I feel it. God bless those ancient hands that wrote it. Wonderful. Oh yes. It's been a blessing.


Olabode Oroge

Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

I just discovered this site today. I wsh to express my happiness that there are children of God who are sincerely concerned about spiritual things in these days when, all over the world, people are preoccupied with the world and its affairs.


Omolara Onanuga

London, United Kingdom

This hymn is truly inspiring. I solemnly promise to serve Jesus to the end. May His grace abound and see me through to the end of time. Amen.


Nancy & John Herb

Hatfield, PA, United States

John & I plan to sing this song at our 50th Wedding Anniversary on June 16th, 2012. We sang this song in our wedding ceremony 50 years ago. It was a commitment to serve our God as a minister and his wife to the end. He has given us the grace to follow Him througout our 50 years together.


Sharon Rhodes

Brentwood, TN, United States

This hymn was included our church service this weekend and I want to share it with my friends. With so many troubles in this country and abroad, it is good to have something simple to fall back upon when you are anxious or stressed! Please link to this page and listen -- read the words -- may they bring peace to you as they have me. Yours in Christ -- Sharon


Zachary Kopp

Milwaukee, WI, United States

I am planning on being a missionary to the Hausa of Nigeria. This song reminds me especially in the hard times of my life that "O Jesus, I Have Promised" to serve thee wherever I am and in the future as a missionary to Nigeria.


Oladele Stephen Olasunkanmi

Nigeria

This song is spirit lifting to me. The last is the highlight for all believers. It remind me that it takes the grace and mercy of God to be steadfast in this Christian race. May the Almighty God uphold us to the end.