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
O 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
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
Alternate verses:
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
O let me see Thy footprints, and in them plant mine own
My hope to follow duly is in Thy strength alone
O guide me, call me, draw me, uphold me to the end
And then in Heaven receive me, my Savior and my Friend
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