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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Anonymous

Jesus: my Master and my Friend!


Newton Ikire

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria

I remember, just like it was yesterday, kneeling by the side of the river, where I was baptized. My tear filled eyes glowed with joy unspeakable, knowing that whatever things betide, I'll never walk alone.


Namsie

Lusaka, Zambia

I fell in love with this hymn the very first time I heard it. I remember an overwhelming feeling sweeping through me. 14years later it still fills my eyes with tears...I shall not fear the battle if Thou art by my side. Nothing calms my soul quite like this reassuring hymn does.


Meg

Ago, Lagos, Nigeria

I remember that particular night when the devil came with his devices, oh how glorious it is to have Jesus as the guardian of your soul. I woke up with this song with tears of joy and assurance that Jesus is the guardian of my soul. Hoiw comforting that could be. Thank you Jesus, I will serve the to the end.no matter what come against me, I know with you on my side nothing, absolutely nothing can take me out of thy hand. I love you Lord.


Evergreat

Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria

Jesus is my friend, knowing and serving Him is what I can't regret doing. I love You Lord wth all my heart, spirit, soul and body.


ivan

Kubwa, Abuja, Nigeria

A refreshing song.


Dorcas T. Adesanya

London, England, United Kingdom

May God give us Grace to follow Him to the end in Jesus Name Amen. Oh Lord speak and make us to listen, Thou guardian of our souls. Thanks for uploading this song and God bless you all. All blessings.


Jojo

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

A very refreshing hymn.

Lord, let me see thy footmarks,

And in them plant mine own.

Help me walk with thee to the end my Savior and my Friend.


Tinyade

Lilongwe, Malawi

Singing this song recently, the discernment that Jesus, the Lord of Lords, the King of Kings, Holy of Holies, is the Guardian of my soul got me so profoundly humbled. And then the truth of the opposite scenario hit me: what a terrifying jungle it must be to have Satan as the guardian of one's unsaved soul!


Tracy Cummins

I love You Lord, Amen. Be my keeper for ever.