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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Nigeria
Such a beautiful hymn that reminds us of our lives as Christians and what we hope for in Christ.
Oak Lawn, IL, United States
This old hymn came to mind today. I remember sing this in Sunday School, many years ago. I thought I'd look it up on the internet and found this. So happy I did. The words are so perfect for everyone's life. Praise God!
Blantyre, Malawi
We were making giving pledges in church for 2013 and this is a perfect one to tell God what we are promising. May God help us fulfill our vows as a church and as individuals. Amen.
Australia
On reading a friend's sermon this morning it led me to search out this hymn and really listen. I was then reminded of the beauty and simplicity (despite the challenges) of what I am called to. Thanks be to God for faithful friends who in small things can provide such encouragement on the journey.
Lagos, Nigeria
I was doing my morning devotion when the song came across my mind, I quickly searched on the internet and found this.
Thanks for making this available, may God reward you richly.
By the way a lot of Nigerians use this website, that's quite commendable.
Ilesa, Osun, Nigeria
This is to be the Desperate Heart Cry of ANYONE who desires to Walk with God is the Fullness of His GLORY! Connect with the Spirit behind the letters.
Seattle, Washington, United States
I sang this hymn in high school at our morning devotions it was and remains my favorite hymn of all time.
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!!!
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.
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.