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. 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.
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 !
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 !
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 in heaven receive me, My Saviour and my Friend !