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Author: John E. Bode Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 628 hymnals Scripture: John 12:26 Lyrics: 1 O Jesus, I have promised
to serve you to the end;
be now and ever near me,
my Master and my Friend.
I shall not fear the battle
if you are by my side,
nor wander from the pathway
if you will be my guide.
2 O let me feel you 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 still nearer
and shield my soul from sin!
3 O let me hear you 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;
and speak to make me listen,
O Guardian of my soul.
4 O Jesus, you have promised
to all who follow you
that where you are in glory
your servants shall be too.
O guide me, call me, draw me,
uphold me to the end,
when you in glory take me,
my Savior and my Friend.
Topics: Commitment & Dedication; Profession of Faith; Temptation & Trial; Will of God; Dedication and Offering; Commitment & Dedication; Guidance; Offering; Pilgrimage & Conflct; Profession of Faith; Promises; Refuge; Temptation & Trial; Will of God; Word of God Used With Tune: NYLAND
O Jesus, I Have Promised