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;

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 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.