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Rev. John Bode, 1868, arranged by j. anderson, 12/00
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O Jesus I have promised to serve thee to the end
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Be thou forever near me, my master and my friend
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I shall not fear the battle if thou art by my side
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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 me nearer, and shield my soul from sin
O let me hear thou speaking In accents clear and still
Above the storms of passion, the murmers 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!