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.
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 I hear;
My foes are ever near me,
Around me and within;
But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer,
And shield my soul from sin.
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
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.
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.
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;
Oh, give me grace to follow,
My Master and my Friend.
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.
5
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.
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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Londonderry, New Hampshire, United States
Woke this morning with a heavy heart. Started to search for hymns I had sung as a chorister in UK some 60 years ago. Found this and cried. How I wish I had kept the words with me all those years. Thank you Lord for reminding me.
Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
This song has been a piece of inspiration to me. God bless the composer.
Yola, Adamawa, Nigeria
A hymn of personal prayer and dedication. This morning I woke up with this hymn and searched my SS&S but couldn't get it til I got to the net. It's refreshing. Thank you Jesus Christ for the inspiration you gave the composers.
Isolo, Lagos, Nigeria
Just this early morning as I was praying, this hymn came up in my spirit, I perceived it so strong in the spirit. The amazing thing is that, the last time I sang this hymn was during my secondary school days, that's 20 Years ago. Thank you Holy Spirit for this wonderful hymn.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
I thank God for inspiring this ageless Hymn. It’s ever fresh. Whenever I sing/hear it, God uses it to refresh & focus me. I decided to look for its wordings/Lyrics again today, as I’m preparing some admonition for Our Discovery Centre - a Youth Group - (I Tim 4:12, 16).
Mansfield, Ohio, United States
A precious hymn assuring us of His constant presence. The tunes are also good, but I love Angel's Story. Absorb this hymn and stay in touch with the Savior.
Lagos, Oyo, Nigeria
I really love this hymn since secondary school.... I just can't forget it.
It gives me joy and peace of mind when I sing it.
Lagos, Nigeria
I sang this hymn first 1981 when I entered secondary school, since then it has never left My mouth, I sing it to rededicate my life to Christ Jesus and also encourage Myself when I'm in distress. Every stanza of this hymn is a powerful prayer and exultant.
Kingston, Jamaica
I first heard this song as a child in primary school and it did something to me. I gave my life to God at age 12. And He has not left me through all struggling. I am now 51 and can truly say In Him I live and move and have my being.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Just love this hymn!