A Charge to Keep I Have

A charge to keep I have,

God to glorify.

A never dying soul to save,

And fit it for the sky.



To serve to present age,

My calling to fulfill.

O may it all my powers engage

To do my Master's will!



Arm me with jealous care,

As in Thy sight to live,

And O, Thy servant, Lord, prepare,

A strict account to give.



Help me to watch and pray,

And on Thyself rely.

Assured, if I my trust betray,

I shall forever die...