The Hymnal 1982 655
O Jesus, I have promised
- Tune
- nyland
- Author(s)
- John Ernest Bode, 1816-1874
- Composer(s)
- David Evans, 1874-1948
- Meter
- 7.6.7.6 D
- Tune Source(s)
- Finnish folk melody
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1 O Jesus, I have promised to serve thee to the end: be thou for ever 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 hear thee speaking in accents clear and still, above the storms of passion, the murmurs of self-will; O speak to reassure me, to hasten or control; O speak, and make me listen, thou guardian of my soul.
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.