O Jesus, I have promised

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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.
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 to rest receive me,
  My Savior and my Friend.
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Ubong Idah

Lagos, Nigeria

I woke up singing this hymn. I believe its much needed now especially when my faith is failing me.


Newton Ikire

Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Rivers State, Nigeria

It's 5. 26am on Monday morning, September 28, 2025.

This is the hymn I'm sharing with my group on WhatsApp, Hymns and Chants.

I remember years ago, when I sang it along with others by the river side, during my baptism, 1988.

Thank You Jesus, for thus far has Your hand led me.


Joseph Padebi Tekemeka

Sagbama, Bayelsa State, Nigeria

It's 1am in the morning of Monday the 28th of September 2025 that the Lord Most High, the King of glory placed this hymn in my heart it really blessed my heart and my day. Thanks to Jesus.


Peninah Abwalaba

Nairobi, Kenya

This song has uplifted my soul. I feel refreshed.


Richard

Nairobi/ Mombasa, Kenya

This is such a beautiful and uplifting hymn, glory be to Christ our King!


Rhoda

Nairobi, Kenya

Such a nourishing Song.


Maureen Omatsone

Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

I really need strength to follow Him, hence I believe God put this hymn in my heart.

Stanza 5 blessed my soul.


Tunde Odeyale

Alimosho, Lagos, Nigeria

Christ is the only pathway to everlasting joy...... Come on ye brethren that he may show you the part of righteousness


Durotimi Omoyele Olawunmi

Whitesand, Lagos, Nigeria

The second to the last line of the last stanza is "And then in heaven receive me" before the last line " My saiviour and my friend".


Ali Athumani

Nairobi, Kenya

My favourite hymn. One of the best! Back in High School, I would sing it during break times alone. It really comforted my soul.