1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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London, United Kingdom
Just sung this song earlier this morning at our church connect group, was so good we sung all 5 verses twice.
Lagos, Nigeria
I have to search this hymn because I miss my school time when will do read this during assembly day I miss my teachers my classmate and all which to go back to those day but I can’t it break my heart 😢😓
Warri, Delta State, Nigeria
Thank God for this wonderful hymn which was sang in church today. Anytime I sing or listen to this song, my spirit is always calm and reassuring that the Lord is near me. I need not to worry. Amen
Enugu, Nigeria
I thank God for such a wonderful hymn he put in my heart and my mouth
I bless his name, just as I was praying this hymn I got a very amazing order from my client The Lord is Really My Provider!! ✨
Lagos, Nigeria
I woke up singing this hymn. I believe its much needed now especially when my faith is failing me.
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.
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.
Nairobi, Kenya
This song has uplifted my soul. I feel refreshed.
Nairobi/ Mombasa, Kenya
This is such a beautiful and uplifting hymn, glory be to Christ our King!
Nairobi, Kenya
Such a nourishing Song.