O Jesus I have promised

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 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 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.

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Music

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• O Jesus have promised
• hymn
• the big sing
• ian britton

[bihoreanu]

Beautiful...Thank you!

[joicephil]

I just love this hymn i feel very full in spirit each time i hear or sing this hymn

[sJ6m]

This isn't the version I am familiar with, and I am reluctant to express a preference, because I know different versions will have a personal meaning to a number of people; but I do find it easier to comprehend the words with this tune.

[shireenweston1]

This is the very best tune for our family's favourite hymn. Praise God that it is still around. It really is a beautiful prayer.

[tinatoo53]

Sung this hymn recently at a funeral service in Barbados. Hadn't heard it for more than 20 years and can't get it out of my head.

[Antifogasta]

If one is a majority please put me on God's side.

[x8lover]

The tune is called 'Day of Rest' which should be in most hymn books. This hymn can also be sung to Wolvercote which is in unison.

[MrDerjillnoun]

I prefer this tune. It will sound much better if it is sung in 4-parts( s,a,t,b). I learned the bass part during my high school days back in the 60s.

[tootyrwoo]

this reminds me of many school resembalies

[OrganistAnthony]

Does anyone know the hymn tune name for this? I'd like to use it as an alternative to ANGEL's STORY?

[karenbroaders]

Much prefer this "old" tune to the new one - so good to find it