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A Charge to Keep I Have

A CHARGE to keep I have,

A God to glorify;

A never-dying soul to save,

And fit it for the sky;

To serve the present age,

My calling to fulfill:

Oh, may it all my powers engage

To do my Master’s will!

Arm me with jealous care,

As in thy sight to live;

And oh, 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.